A south-central Minnesota farmer says a rule proposed by the state Department of Agriculture (MDA) to limit the use of nitrogen could have an enormous impact.
“I’ve heard some farmers say this could be the biggest thing in Minnesota agriculture in 30 years, so we need to be at the table. And I’ve said it before, if you’re not at the table, you’re usually on the menu. So folks, let’s please show up.”
That’s Martin County farmer Lawrence Sukalski talking about the Nitrogen Fertilizer Draft Rule and a series of meetings planned by the Department of Ag, which recently announced it will extend the comment period for the proposal through August 25th.
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