EXTENSION
Master Gardeners embark on riverbank rehabilitation 
An environmental makeover is taking place below the Fish Hook River dam in Park Rapids.
By Sarah Smith , July 26, 2010
Second-generation biofuels require organization, grower education
Growers, loggers, brokers, aggregators, farmers and cooperatives will need to organize so they can offer reliable biomass supplies to feed hungry biorefineries.
By Douglas G. Tiffany, University of Minnesota Exten , June 24, 2010
Reduce plant stress at planting time
This spring, especially in northwest and west central Minnesota, there will be a lot of residue to contend with.
By Jodi DeJong-Hughes, University of Minnesota Extension , April 09, 2010
Farm land values increase slightly
Farm land values continued to rise last year according to an annual land sales survey.
By David Bau, University of Minnesota Extension Service , January 26, 2010
Extension Beef Cow-Calf Days to be held in early February
Locations include Minnewaska House in Glenwood on Feb. 9
By Ryon Walker, University of Minnesota Extension , January 14, 2010
Liquidations in hog industry will also harm consumers
Retail pork prices could increase by as much as 30 percent
By Brain Buhr, Minnesota Extension Service , December 15, 2009
Consider tillage options following late, wet harvest
To limit soil damage and to help with soil warm-up in the spring, keep these strategies in mind:
By Jodi DeJong-Hughes and Jeff Coulter, University of Minnesota Extension , December 01, 2009
Cattle Feeders Day Dec. 7 in Morris
This year’s program will focus on management strategies to improve feedlot profitability.
November 18, 2009
Watch for ‘moldy corn,’ U of M Extension experts warn
The late harvest, wet weather and high moisture corn have contributed to reports of moldy corn across the state.
November 03, 2009
Entries low for land rent survey
Due to a low number of entries, the Minnesota Land Rent Survey was unable to generate a report for 2009, University of Minnesota Extension educators report.
October 30, 2009
Watch for frost damage in corn crops
University of Minnesota Extension has created a website for corn and soybean producers who are dealing with frost.
October 13, 2009
If you can’t stay off wet fields, minimize compaction
The best way to manage soil compaction is to prevent it from happening. The old adage of "stay off the field until it's fit to work" still applies
By Jodi DeJong-Hughes, University of Minnesota Extension , October 03, 2009
U of M Extension launches new online land rent survey
University of Minnesota Extension will conduct an online statewide land rental survey Aug. 31 through Sept. 18 at www.extension.umn.edu/AgBusinessManagement.
August 24, 2009
Evaluate farm situation before deciding on ACRE
Farmers have until Aug. 14, 2009, to elect and enroll their farms in either the ACRE program or the Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) program for their 2009 crop.
By Kent Olson, Minnesota Extension Service , August 04, 2009
Tax deferrals possible when selling livestock due to adverse weather
If you must sell livestock due to adverse weather conditions, you may be able to defer taxes on the sales.
July 27, 2009
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