﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:40:40 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[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Survey Shows Growing Need for Farm Transition Help]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/survey-shows-growing-need-for-farm-transition-help</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Minnesota State Southern Agricultural Center of Excellence (SACE) has released findings from its 2025-2026 Minnesota Farm Transition Survey, highlighting the growing need ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/survey-shows-growing-need-for-farm-transition-help</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-161235]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Join Cover Crop Field Day Event]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/join-cover-crop-field-day-event</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The University of Minnesota is organizing a Cover Crop Field Day titled “Setting up for Success” on June 25 at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center near Lamberton. This ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/join-cover-crop-field-day-event</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-161228]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Sustainable Practices Boost Farm Income]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/sustainable-practices-boost-farm-income</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Farms in Minnesota that follow certified water quality programs continue to achieve better financial results. A recent study highlights that certified farms have maintained ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/sustainable-practices-boost-farm-income</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-161227]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Safety Rules for Dicamba Herbicide Use]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/new-safety-rules-for-dicamba-herbicide-use</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced important restrictions for dicamba use during the 2026 growing season. These rules apply to over-the-top (OTT) ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/new-safety-rules-for-dicamba-herbicide-use</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-161003]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Quarantine Expands After Pest Detection – Restricting Movement of Firewood]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/quarantine-expands-after-pest-detection-restricting-movement-of-firewood</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in a new part of Kandiyohi County. This discovery has led officials to ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:18:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/quarantine-expands-after-pest-detection-restricting-movement-of-firewood</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-161002]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How to Manage Alfalfa Weevil in 2026]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/how-to-manage-alfalfa-weevil-in-2026</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Alfalfa producers across the Upper Midwest are facing increasing challenges from alfalfa weevil populations during the 2026 growing season. Longer feeding periods and concerns ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/how-to-manage-alfalfa-weevil-in-2026</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-160991]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Farmers Support FTC Fertilizer Probe]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/farmers-support-ftc-fertilizer-probe</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Federal Trade Commission has started a nationwide investigation into fertilizer pricing practices and market concentration in the fertilizer industry. The announcement ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/farmers-support-ftc-fertilizer-probe</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-160774]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kaitlyn Taylor Joins Farm Bureau Leadership Team]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/kaitlyn-taylor-joins-farm-bureau-leadership-team</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation has officially announced the appointment of  Kaitlyn Taylor  as the new Membership and Marketing Specialist for northwest Minnesota. This ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/kaitlyn-taylor-joins-farm-bureau-leadership-team</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-160763]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Stiltgrass Growth Challenges Land Management]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/stiltgrass-growth-challenges-land-management</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Stiltgrass is an invasive annual plant that has recently been added to the Minnesota Noxious Weed list as a Prohibited Eradicate species. This means that all parts of the ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/stiltgrass-growth-challenges-land-management</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-160762]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Managing Cucumber Beetles in Cucurbit Crops]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/managing-cucumber-beetles-in-cucurbit-crops</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Cucumber beetles remain one of the most common pests affecting cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, squash, and watermelons. These insects appear in many growing regions each year and ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/managing-cucumber-beetles-in-cucurbit-crops</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-160548]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Weather Impact on Crop Growth Seen]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/weather-impact-on-crop-growth-seen</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 A surprising situation was observed in a spring wheat field in west central Minnesota, where scattered rye plants had already begun heading. This unexpected growth raised ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/weather-impact-on-crop-growth-seen</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-160537]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[State Warns on Frozen Dessert Safety]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/state-warns-on-frozen-dessert-safety</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for certain ice cream and non-dairy frozen dessert products produced by Milkjam Creamery in Minneapolis. ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:07:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/state-warns-on-frozen-dessert-safety</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-160536]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Strong Growth Boosts Alfalfa Harvest]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/strong-growth-boosts-alfalfa-harvest</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Alfalfa harvest has started in parts of southern and south-central Minnesota as farmers begin cutting fields for quality forage. According to recent updates, most fields have ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/strong-growth-boosts-alfalfa-harvest</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-160523]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Farm Bureau Welcomes Summer Interns 2026]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-farm-bureau-welcomes-summer-interns-2026</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation has welcomed three new summer interns to its state office for 2026. Colby Brandt, Allison Deplazes, and Montana Martinson began their ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-farm-bureau-welcomes-summer-interns-2026</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-160522]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Water Quality Research Supports Minnesota Agriculture]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/water-quality-research-supports-minnesota-agriculture</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Water plays an important role in human health, agriculture, recreation, and the environment. In Minnesota, researchers are working together to protect lakes, rivers, streams, ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/water-quality-research-supports-minnesota-agriculture</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-160519]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[UMN Crookston Students Reach Outstanding Vet School Success]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/umn-crookston-students-reach-outstanding-vet-school-success</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The University of Minnesota Crookston continues to show strong success in preparing students for veterinary careers. The university reported that 90.9% of its Animal Science ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/umn-crookston-students-reach-outstanding-vet-school-success</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-160105]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Review begins for pesticide policies]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/review-begins-for-pesticide-policies</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has started a public comment period to review the adequacy of the state’s pesticide rules, known as Chapter 1505. This step follows a ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/review-begins-for-pesticide-policies</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-160085]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Cover crops markets expanding fast]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/cover-crops-markets-expanding-fast</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced a new round of grants to encourage the growth of continuous living cover (CLC) crops. These grants aim to support ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/cover-crops-markets-expanding-fast</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-160084]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Corn Industry Seeks Cost Solutions]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/corn-industry-seeks-cost-solutions</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Corn farmers in the United States continue to face high input costs, especially for fertilizer and diesel. These rising prices have affected farmers for several years. Recent ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/corn-industry-seeks-cost-solutions</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-159907]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Grape Farming Growth with Cold Hardy Varieties]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-grape-farming-growth-with-cold-hardy-varieties</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Grape production in Minnesota has a long and strong history. The state is known for growing grapes that can survive cold weather. The University of Minnesota plays an ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-grape-farming-growth-with-cold-hardy-varieties</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-159905]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>