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The Minnesota Legislature has removed the funding cap on the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit for 2026 transactions. This means all eligible asset owner applications that are complete and submitted by required deadlines can be approved for this year only.

Farmers enrolled in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) continue to show stronger and more reliable profitability than non‑certified farms, according to new data from the Minnesota State Agricultural Centers of Excellence.

As Minnesota approaches the heart of the 2026 growing season, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding licensed and certified applicators that state-specific dicamba restrictions take effect in June for over-the-top (OTT) use on dicamba-tolerant soybeans.