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🚜 Your Move: Start planning now. Price seed and fertility inputs before spring demand kicks in. Consider allocating part of this aid toward regenerative fertility, like litter or residue-building amendments, that pays you back in both yield and system resilience.
OTHER STORIES
Soil Erosion Rearing Its Head After Dust Storms
👉 NEWS : Minnesota faced severe wind erosion this year—blamed on a dry winter and thaw-freeze cycles (Agweek).
✅ WHY IT MATTERS: Erosion eats yield potential. Prevention is faster, cheaper, and more effective than recovery.
🚜 YOUR MOVE: Get covers or poultry litter down post-harvest to hold soil and moisture in place. Even minimal residue cover makes a difference.
Smarter Fertilizer Use = Better Margins
👉 NEWS : Iowa State’s updated soil fertility guide helps refine nutrient decisions—lowering costs and boosting ROI (Farm Progress).
✅ WHY IT MATTERS: With input prices up and margins tight, fine-tuning fertilizer plans can protect profitability.
🚜 YOUR MOVE: Post-harvest, recalibrate your nutrient plan using updated soil tests. Adjust rates based on poultry litter inputs and real field needs.
SEPTEMBER: 🌤️ Cooler days and scattered showers are lining up a prime post-harvest prep window.
🌱 Cover Crop Survival: It’s past prime seeding, but if you got them in early, monitor stand success. Snow cover will help root survival—especially rye, triticale, and hardy blends.
CBOT NUMBERS
CORN
SEP: $4.03 | DEC: $4.22
Summary: Futures climbed on mild weather concerns and export optimism. Markets remain cautious, but global buyers are staying active.
Outlook: With harvest nearing and basis swings likely, now’s the time to protect profitable bushels and layer in marketing tied to low-CI scores.
SOYBEANS
SEP: $10.13 | NOV: $10.34
Summary: Beans rallied on strong soy oil gains and continued crush demand. China’s buying is still light, but global demand is steady.
Outlook: Solid fundamentals support short-term strength—secure favorable prices before harvest pressure sets in.
WHEAT
SEP ’25: $5.05 | DEC ’25: $5.24
Summary: Wheat climbed on tight HRW stocks and solid export activity. Global supply concerns continue to offer some support.
Outlook: Watch local basis—if bids are firming, it may be time to move wheat ahead of winter planning.
Source: AgWeb (as of 09/08/25)
EVENTS
Soil Health and Small Grains Field Day
Sept 11, 2025 | 📍 Hampton, MN
Explore small grains as a third crop, soil health testing tools, and real-world rotation strategies. Field demos and peer discussion included.
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Soil Health: For People and Profit!
Sept 13, 2025 | 📍 Sacred Heart, MN
Learn how cover crops and reduced tillage can improve soil—and your bottom line. Includes farm tours and a farm-to-table supper.
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Minnesota Livestock Nutrition Conference
Sept 17–18, 2025 | 📍 Mankato, MN
Deep dive into feed, manure management, and livestock’s role in soil fertility.
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Harnessing the Benefits of Cover Crops and Perennial Pastures
Sept 19, 2025 | 📍 Grand Rapids, MN
Half-day event on how cover crops and perennial pastures can work together to improve soil health and grazing efficiency.
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Midwest Climate Resilience Conference
Oct 8–10, 2025 | 📍 Duluth, MN
Explore ag-focused strategies for soil health, climate adaptation, and risk reduction.
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Pasture Walk Series #7
Oct 23, 2025 | 📍 Southern MN
A seasonal pasture walk focused on fall grazing, soil protection, and forage strategy.
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