﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:41:27 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Minnesota Ag Connection</title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1257</link><atom:link href="https://minnesotaagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1257" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Free Webinar on Crop Storage]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/free-webinar-on-crop-storage</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 University of Minnesota Extension is hosting a webinar session as part of its winter fruit and vegetable production series. This session focuses on helping participants learn ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/free-webinar-on-crop-storage</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-153681]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Free Gardening Workshop for All]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/free-gardening-workshop-for-all</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Cook County Master Gardeners are organizing a Garden Education Day to support individuals interested in gardening. This event provides a valuable opportunity for participants ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/free-gardening-workshop-for-all</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-153680]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Goat Grazing Helps Control Buckthorn but Needs Follow Up]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/goat-grazing-helps-control-buckthorn-but-needs-follow-up</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

  Targeted goat grazing is gaining attention as a natural way to manage invasive plants like buckthorn. Research teams have been studying how goats can help restore land and ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:13:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/goat-grazing-helps-control-buckthorn-but-needs-follow-up</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-153503]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Poultry Production Class in Grand Marais]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/poultry-production-class-in-grand-marais</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 A free poultry education event in Grand Marais will gives beginners a chance to learn the basics of poultry production in a simple and practical way. The class is designed for ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/poultry-production-class-in-grand-marais</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-153047]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Better Garden Timing Better Harvests]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/better-garden-timing-better-harvests</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Spring weather in Minnesota can be difficult for gardeners to understand. Warm days may suggest it is time to plant, but cold nights and cool soil can still create problems. ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/better-garden-timing-better-harvests</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-153045]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kandiyohi 4-H Meeting Promotes Youth Livestock Skills]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/kandiyohi-4-h-meeting-promotes-youth-livestock-skills</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Kandiyohi County 4-H is organizing a Livestock Committee Meeting to support youth education in animal science. The meeting takes place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6 to 7 ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/kandiyohi-4-h-meeting-promotes-youth-livestock-skills</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-152999]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Spring Yard Planning Made Easy]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/spring-yard-planning-made-easy</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 A spring landscape design class offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in improving their outdoor spaces. Scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9 to ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/spring-yard-planning-made-easy</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-152998]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Smart Grass Selection for Lawns]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/smart-grass-selection-for-lawns</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Maintaining a healthy lawn can take time and effort, but selecting the right type of grass can make a big difference. A new educational program by Anoka County Master ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/smart-grass-selection-for-lawns</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-152990]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Century Farm Awards 2026 Announced]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/century-farm-awards-2026-announced</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 In 2026, the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation announced the recognition of 58 family farms as part of its Sesquicentennial Farm award program. This honor is given to farms ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/century-farm-awards-2026-announced</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-152954]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Spring Tree Seed Collection Webinar Series]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/spring-tree-seed-collection-webinar-series</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The University of Minnesota Extension is offering a helpful webinar series called Fridays with Forester. This program focuses on important topics related to forests and ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/spring-tree-seed-collection-webinar-series</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-152953]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Smart Farming Strategies Improve 2026 Crop Returns]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/smart-farming-strategies-improve-2026-crop-returns</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Liz Stahl, Extension Educator, along with Jeff Coulter, Extension Corn Agronomist, and Seth Naeve, Extension Soybean Agronomist, share practical strategies to guide corn and ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/smart-farming-strategies-improve-2026-crop-returns</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-152939]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Protect Nature from Invasive Plants]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/protect-nature-from-invasive-plants</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The invasive plant identification workshop offers practical learning experience for individuals who work with vegetation in outdoor spaces. The program focuses on helping ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/protect-nature-from-invasive-plants</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-152390]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Smart Input Planning for Farmers in 2026]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/smart-input-planning-for-farmers-in-2026</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The spring fertilizer outlook for 2026 highlights important concerns for farmers as they prepare for the growing season. These insights are shared through the Nutrient ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/smart-input-planning-for-farmers-in-2026</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-152386]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Livestock Workshop Prepares Youth for Fair]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/livestock-workshop-prepares-youth-for-fair</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Road to the Ring 4-H Livestock Workshop provides a valuable learning opportunity for young participants who want to improve their livestock skills. This event focuses on ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/livestock-workshop-prepares-youth-for-fair</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-152384]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Dairy Farm Growth Sparks Local Debate]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/dairy-farm-growth-sparks-local-debate</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 A proposed dairy farm expansion by Riverview is drawing attention in Minnesota, with concerns raised by Land Stewardship Project Policy Director Sean Carroll, raising concerns ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/dairy-farm-growth-sparks-local-debate</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-152072]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Invests in Clean Fuel]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-invests-in-clean-fuel</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced a new funding opportunity to support the expansion of E15 fuel across the state. Through the  Agricultural Growth, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-invests-in-clean-fuel</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-152076]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Tree Planting Made Simple Guide]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/tree-planting-made-simple-guide</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Planting trees is an important activity that benefits the environment, improves landscapes, and supports long-term sustainability. However, choosing the right tree and ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/tree-planting-made-simple-guide</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-152069]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Solar Grazing Training For Farmers]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/solar-grazing-training-for-farmers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Agrivoltaics is becoming a popular approach in modern agriculture. It combines solar energy production with farming activities like livestock grazing or crop production. A new ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/solar-grazing-training-for-farmers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-152035]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Prepare For Pesticide Certification Online]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/prepare-for-pesticide-certification-online</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The pesticide safety precertification workshop is designed to help new and current applicators prepare for certification exams. This online training focuses on Category E, ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/prepare-for-pesticide-certification-online</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-152034]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Best Time to Plant Potatoes in Spring Season]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/best-time-to-plant-potatoes-in-spring-season</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Robin Trott, Extension educator, Douglas County, highlights the importance of proper timing when planting potatoes during the spring season. Weather conditions can vary each ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/best-time-to-plant-potatoes-in-spring-season</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-152022]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>