US EditionMinnesota Farm Bureau stage makes for windy Day on the Hill
- Nitrates in water remain a critical issue in southeast Minnesota's agricultural sector, prompting a meeting on March 13 to discuss nitrogen management research and policies.
- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Groundwater Protection Rule identifies areas with high nitrate levels, especially in the vulnerable karst region, according to the department's assessment.
- Brad Carlson from the University of Minnesota stated that better nitrogen management is essential because excess nitrogen can harm crops and human health.
- A revised Nutrient Reduction Strategy is expected by summer 2025, highlighting ongoing efforts to reduce nitrate levels in water.
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Duluth News Tribune
Minnesota Farm Bureau stage makes for windy Day on the Hill
ST. PAUL — "See, I like John Deere, and the president likes Case IH," said Minnesota Farm Bureau Vice President Carolyn Olson. "We can get along." That interaction as Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing brought Gov. Tim Walz onstage nailed the theme for the Capitol steps presentation at MFB's Day on the Hill, as members traveled by bus to St. Paul to talk policy with elected officials. Like last year's event, which also coincided with N…
Bemidji Pioneer
Minnesota’s long journey to balance productive farming with protecting drinking water
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Nitrates in water is still the hottest issue facing southeast Minnesota's agricultural industry. Aune Hall on the Olmsted County fairgrounds reached capacity March 13, with farmers drinking coffee and eating doughnuts to start a daylong meeting on the latest nitrogen management research, along with existing and future policy regarding nitrates in water. The event was put on by University of Minnesota Extension with support fro…
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