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2012 University of Minnesota Organic Dairy Day

Morris, Minn. -- The University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center's Organic Dairy Day will be held Tuesday, Aug, 7, 2012, at Morris, Minn. from 10 a.m. to...

farm / agriculture Tue, Jul 31, 2012 - 3:49pm

Using drought-stressed corn for forage

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Drought conditions continue to intensify in areas across the state. According to the July 24, 2012, U.S. Drought Monitor report, the southwest corner of Minnesota is...

farm / agriculture Mon, Jul 30, 2012 - 8:26am

Farmer Survey to Gauge Potential of Grass-Based Livestock in Chippewa Watershed

A new survey being conduced in the Chippewa River watershed will gauge the role grass-based livestock production could play in the region's future. The survey can be completed online at...

farm / agriculture Sun, Jul 29, 2012 - 3:56am

Ag Secretary Announces Support for Producers to Grow Renewable Feedstocks for Advanced Biofuels

WASHINGTON,-- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced payments for 125 advanced Biofuel producers across the country to support the production and expansion of advanced biofuels from a wide variety of...

farm / agriculture / USDA Sat, Jul 28, 2012 - 12:13am

USDA Authorizes Emergency Haying of CRP Acres for Minnesota Counties

USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director (SED) Linda Hennen announced that in response to drought conditions, FSA has authorized emergency haying use of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres...

farm / agriculture / USDA Fri, Jul 27, 2012 - 9:47am

'Women Caring for the Land' meeting July 19 in Glenwood, Minn.

GLENWOOD -- The next "Women Caring for the Land" meeting will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Parish in Glenwood. The series of meetings, which...

farm / agriculture Wed, Jul 18, 2012 - 12:25pm

Kevin Wulf, Riverview Dairy, explaining the feeding rations and breeding program to the Danish farmers.

Danish Farmers view Stevens County agriculture

Farmers in Stevens County are blessed with many agricultural resources that include an ideal climate, productive soils and excellent farmers. A few of these resources were recently showcased to a...

farm / agriculture Wed, Jul 18, 2012 - 2:39am

Free nitrate water testing at Stevens SWCD July 18

The Stevens Soil and Water Conservation District, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will offer a free Nitrate Water-Testing clinic at the Stevens SWCD office, 12 Hwy...

news / farm / agriculture Tue, Jul 17, 2012 - 12:48pm

Active Farming applications now available in Stevens County

Applications are now available for 2012 Active Farming at the Stevens County Assessor's office. Anyone wishing to fill out an application should call the office to make an appointment at...

farm / news / agriculture Tue, Jul 17, 2012 - 12:17pm

Matt Zimmerman and Calvin Grant show that corn in the Morris area was well taller than the recommended "knee high by the fourth of July" marker. However, dry conditions remain a concern for area farmers.

Corn could be "tremendous" if needed rain arrives soon

MORRIS - Minnesota corn was in excellent shape, but two weeks of dry weather during a critical stage of the crop's development is threatening a potentially tremendous crop. "The corn...

news / farm / agriculture Sat, Jul 14, 2012 - 5:00am

Efforts to restore funding for rural development in Farm Bill

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Concerns are being raised on a number of fronts as the U.S. House Agriculture Committee begins deliberations on its version of the national Farm Bill on...

news / region / government / farm / agriculture Tue, Jul 10, 2012 - 1:34pm

White takes on 'small' project

As an active 4-H member, Maria White is getting her animals ready for the Stevens County Fair. But this summer, she has taken on another small project. Maria loves caring...

farm / agriculture Fri, Jul 06, 2012 - 5:05pm

WCROC Summer Center Day is July 13

Summer Center Day will be held at the University of Minnesota, West Central Research and Outreach Center on Friday, July 13. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with tours running approximately...

farm / agriculture Thu, Jul 05, 2012 - 12:48am

11 tips for managing pregnant sows in group housing

MORRIS, Minn. -- With major pork buyers like McDonald's, Hormel and Safeway announcing plans to move toward gestation stall-free suppliers, Minnesota hog farmers may be exploring group housing options. Research...

farm / agriculture / extension Mon, Jul 02, 2012 - 3:22pm

Farm Beginnings Course to be Offered in Morris

The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) is now accepting applications for its 2012-2013 Farm Beginnings course. Farm Beginnings class sessions will begin this fall and are being offered in the communities...

farm / agriculture Fri, Jun 22, 2012 - 12:30am

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