Category Archives: Irrigator News

Central Minnesota irrigators, this one’s built for you. The Minnesota Irrigator Program (MIP) returns Nov. 18–19, 2025 in Becker, MN, with a hands-on, research-based workshop focused on making every inch of water—and every dollar—work harder on your farm. What you’ll get out of it Over two focused days with University of Minnesota Extension specialists andContinue reading “Smarter Water. Stronger Yields. MIP 2025.”

💧 Don’t Miss This: Groundwater + Permitting Update from DNR — April 18 Virtual Session 💧 Hosted by AgriGrowth | In partnership with the Minnesota DNR🗓 Friday, April 18 | 🕙 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | 💻 Virtual Groundwater is the lifeblood of agriculture in Central Minnesota—and the way it’s managed has a direct impactContinue reading “Your Water, Your Future: Join the Groundwater Conversation”

📄 What Is HF 2613 / SF 2793?Two bills currently moving through the Minnesota Legislature—HF 2613 in the House and SF 2793 in the Senate—could bring much-needed flexibility to irrigators in Central Minnesota and beyond. If passed, this legislation would: This isn’t about using more water—it’s about using our existing permits smarter during critical times.Continue reading “💧 Central Minnesota Irrigators: Support HF 2613 / SF 2793 for Drought Flexibility and Soil Health 🌾”

A special election in Minnesota House District 40B has reshaped the state’s legislative balance, ending the Republican majority and setting the stage for a deadlocked chamber. The election was required after a court ruling disqualified the original winner due to residency issues. Election Results DFL candidate David Gottfried won convincingly, defeating GOP candidate Paul WikstromContinue reading “Minnesota House Tied 67-67 After Special Election in District 40B”

The Minnesota Supreme Court has issued a unanimous 6-0 ruling, determining that a quorum in the Minnesota House of Representatives requires 68 legislators—a decision that effectively nullifies all legislative actions taken by House Republicans since the start of the session on January 14. As a key stakeholder in Minnesota’s agricultural and irrigation policies, Central MinnesotaContinue reading “Legislative Update from IAM: MN Supreme Court Ruling Creates Political Gridlock at the Capitol”

If you’re a farmer relying on irrigation in Minnesota, take note—important updates have been made to the Groundwater Protection Rule and its associated map. These updates are critical for planning your nitrogen fertilizer applications and ensuring compliance with state regulations. What’s Changed?The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has updated the Fall Nitrogen Fertilizer Application RestrictionsContinue reading “Take Note Minnesota Farmers: Updated Groundwater Protection Map Released”