﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 09 May 2026 11:49:31 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[Minnesota Supports Climate Smart Farming]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-supports-climate-smart-farming</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for Climate-Friendly Agricultural Practices incentive payments to help farmers and landowners adopt ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-supports-climate-smart-farming</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-156892]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Schools Win Local Food Honors]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-schools-win-local-food-honors</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced the winners of the 2026 Minnesota Grown Cream of the Crop Awards, recognizing schools and childcare centers that support and ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-schools-win-local-food-honors</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-156889]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Classroom Leader Wins Recognition]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-classroom-leader-wins-recognition</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom has named  Marie Kruse  of Lake City as the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Teacher Award. The award recognizes Minnesota educators ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-classroom-leader-wins-recognition</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-156679]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Student Earns National Soy Scholarship]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-student-earns-national-soy-scholarship</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Luke McCrea of Faribault, Minnesota, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026-2027 Soy Scholarship sponsored by the American Soybean Association and BASF. The ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-student-earns-national-soy-scholarship</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-156678]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[H5N1 Virus Found Across Dairy Farms]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/h5n1-virus-found-across-dairy-farms</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 A new study published in PLOS Biology has revealed possible new sources of H5N1 avian influenza transmission on dairy farms in California. Researchers found infectious virus ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/h5n1-virus-found-across-dairy-farms</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-156466]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Spring Alfalfa Harvest Checks Begin]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/spring-alfalfa-harvest-checks-begin</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Alfalfa Harvest Alert Program is returning for the 2026 growing season to help Minnesota forage producers improve harvest timing and maintain strong forage quality. The ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/spring-alfalfa-harvest-checks-begin</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-156465]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Connect Learn At 4H Event]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/connect-learn-at-4h-event</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 4-H in Pine County is organizing a Livestock Project Development Committee mixer and meeting for youth and adults interested in livestock projects. The event will take place ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/connect-learn-at-4h-event</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-156293]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[4-H Sheep Event for Youth]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/4-h-sheep-event-for-youth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 4-H in Kandiyohi County is hosting a free and educational Sheep Project Day for youth interested in animal science. The event will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/4-h-sheep-event-for-youth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-156292]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Vision for Sustainable Farming]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/new-vision-for-sustainable-farming</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Kielsmeier Cook has joined the University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships as the director of statewide sustainable agriculture and food ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/new-vision-for-sustainable-farming</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-156229]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Emerald Ash Borer Reaches Todd County Minnesota]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/emerald-ash-borer-reaches-todd-county-minnesota</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Todd County for the first time. With this discovery, the total number of ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/emerald-ash-borer-reaches-todd-county-minnesota</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-156228]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Orien Sangle]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[MSU Research Fuels High Oleic Soybean Momentum]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/msu-research-fuels-high-oleic-soybean-momentum</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 High oleic soybean production is expanding in Michigan, supported by research from Michigan State University and cooperation across agriculture industries. These soybeans, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/msu-research-fuels-high-oleic-soybean-momentum</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-155409]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Protect Soybean Yield from Weeds]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/protect-soybean-yield-from-weeds</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Eric Yu and David Nicolai, both UMN Extension Crops Educators, highlighted the importance of strong pre-emergence herbicide programs as soybean planting begins across ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/protect-soybean-yield-from-weeds</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-155406]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Veterans Explore Honeybee Care]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/veterans-explore-honeybee-care</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 University of Minnesota Extension is offering a Beekeeping for Veterans hands-on workshop created for Minnesota veterans who want to learn more about bees and hive care. The ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/veterans-explore-honeybee-care</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-155003]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Spring Soybean Rolling Cost Guide]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/spring-soybean-rolling-cost-guide</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Rock rolling soybean fields can still offer benefits this spring, but tighter margins, higher input costs, and uncertain markets make each field pass more important to ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/spring-soybean-rolling-cost-guide</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-155001]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Understanding PSNT For Smart Farming]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/understanding-psnt-for-smart-farming</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The pre-sidedress nitrate test (PSNT) is an important tool used by farmers to manage nitrogen levels more effectively during the growing season. In a recent episode of the ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/understanding-psnt-for-smart-farming</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-154549]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[4-H Teams Achieved Success at State Contest]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/4-h-teams-achieved-success-at-state-contest</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Goodhue County had 7 teams advance to the State 4-H Project Bowl Contest held on April 11 in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. These teams included three dairy groups and four general ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/4-h-teams-achieved-success-at-state-contest</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-154545]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Hidden Benefits of Northern Soybeans]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/hidden-benefits-of-northern-soybeans</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 A recent episode of Minnesota CropCast highlights the hidden value of northern grown soybeans and their growing importance in global markets. The discussion provides useful ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/hidden-benefits-of-northern-soybeans</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-154491]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[High Tunnel Training Field Days]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/high-tunnel-training-field-days</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The University of Minnesota Extension fruit and vegetable team, along with The Grossman Lab, is organizing a series of hands-on high tunnel field days throughout the growing ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/high-tunnel-training-field-days</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-154490]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Farm Profit Tips for Spring 2026]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/farm-profit-tips-for-spring-2026</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 High input costs and tight margins are forcing farmers to review every field operation, and tillage is one of the first areas where savings can be achieved. Anna Cates, ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/farm-profit-tips-for-spring-2026</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-154347]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Scholarship Program Expands In 2026]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/scholarship-program-expands-in-2026</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Minnesota Corn has announced its 2026 scholarship recipients, awarding financial support to six students pursuing careers in agriculture. Each selected student will receive ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/scholarship-program-expands-in-2026</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-154333]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>