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MDA’s 2024 Survey Focuses on BMPS for Corn, Soybean Farmers

By Grace Jacobson

Farmers statewide are encouraged to take part in the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) annual pesticide and fertilizer survey.

This year’s survey will focus on best management practices (BMPs) for corn and soybean farmers.

The data being collected helps the MDA track the awareness, adoption and use of nitrogen and pesticide BMPs. It also provides guidance to education and research programs.

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