Hoffman Named MARL Executive Director

The Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership (MARL) program has announced the selection of Dan Hoffman, Rochester, as Executive Director.

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Play on 'Retiring Farmers' Dilemma' to be Presented in Clinton

Look Who's Knockin', a one-act play on the future of farming, will be presented Sunday, Feb. 5, starting at 2 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton

USDA Announces CRP General Sign-up

Landowners and Producers Will Have 4-Week Window Beginning in March to Enroll

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Gene Hugoson to represent Minnesota on America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education advisory council

Advisory council to help distribute more than $2.3 million to rural school districts

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Olivia corn facility’s safety efforts to be recognized

Representatives from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry will recognize the Monsanto corn research facility in Olivia as a “Minnesota Star’’ worksite during a ceremony on Wednesday.

2012 DCP/ACRE Sign Up Begins Jan. 23

Enrollment for Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program or the traditional Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) begins Jan. 23 and runs through June 1.

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Recycled manure solids for cow bedding can succeed

Stall bedding materials for cows have become increasingly expensive and difficult to find. This situation has prompted many dairy producers to search for more feasible alternatives, such as sand and recycled manure solids.

Farmers can nominate their school for science/math grants

$10,000 and $25,000 grants available to rural school districts through America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education.

End of blender’s credit likely to bump E85 prices upward

Consumers are likely to see the cost of E85 rise at the pump, but the end of the federal blender’s credit for ethanol is otherwise not likely to send any major ripples through Minnesota’s agriculture economy.

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Farm Dreams workshop scheduled Jan. 8 in Clinton

This workshop is designed to help people who are seeking practical, common sense information on whether farming is the next step for them.

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Bill calls for uniform lighting, marking of ag equipment

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced this week that legislation she introduced with Senator John Thune (R-SD) earlier this year to improve safety on public roads across the country passed the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee.

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MDA winter workshops will help growers “think spring”

Come January, most Minnesotans are really ready to “think spring”. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is helping that cause by offering two great workshops on Jan. 12, 2012 in St. Cloud

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USDA Designates 7 Minnesota Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Pope County included in declaration; farmers in Stevens, Swift and Grant Counties also eligible for assistance.

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USDA Funding To Create Jobs, Reduce Energy Costs for Agricultural Producers and Rural Small Businesses

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced loans and grants for agricultural producers and rural small businesses across the country to implement renewable energy and energy efficiency measures in their operations.

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Three key factors drive Minnesota's agricultural success

How will we deal with the opportunities and challenges posed by these three factors—exports, education and the environment—will play a big role in determining the future of Minnesota agriculture.

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