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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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one-on-one interview from the fields of Seminole County, Georgia, corn and soybean grower Greg Mims walks us through the realities of farming in 2025. From planting in March to harvesting for chicken feed, Greg shares how favorable weather conditions helped this year’s crop—but also why rising input costs and low commodity prices continue to challenge profitability.

He also discusses the rotation strategy on his operation, the role of soybeans as a more economical option, and the unique advantages of farming in southwest Georgia thanks to access to the Floridan Aquifer. As president of Seminole County Farm Bureau, Greg also weighs in on the importance of advocacy and Farm Bureau’s voice at both the state and federal level.