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Grain problems require feeding strategies for swine

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The hot, dry summer weather encountered this past summer has resulted in higher levels of mycotoxins in corn grain being harvested this fall. In order to...

farm / agriculture / extension Tue, Oct 16, 2012 - 6:11am

Cover Crop demonstration field day Oct. 24 in Pope County

The Chippewa 10% Project is conducting a free cover crop demonstration field day Oct. 24, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., near Glenwood and Sunburg. The tour will start at...

farm / agriculture Fri, Oct 12, 2012 - 12:14am

The screen of an iPad shows graphics that are used by Ellingson Drainage clients in a new system that allows remote monitoring and programming of field drainage systems. Agweek photo by Mikkel Pates.

Irrigating with tile

FARGO, N.D. -- In a dry year, some farmers in the region are designing sub-surface tile drainage systems to use as sub-surface irrigation, and some soon will be able to...

farm / agriculture Sun, Oct 07, 2012 - 5:29am

America's Farm Co-ops Set Records in 2011

WASHINGTON, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said today that farmer, rancher and fishery cooperatives posted record sales and income in 2011, surpassing the previous record sales year of 2008...

farm / agriculture / USDA Sun, Oct 07, 2012 - 12:15am

Worsening drought picture for Minnesota

As one of the driest Septembers in state history comes to an end, the drought situation in Minnesota is being assessed by a number of state agencies as well as...

farm / news / agriculture / extension Tue, Oct 02, 2012 - 11:33am

Long search pays off

farm / agriculture Tue, Sep 25, 2012 - 5:54am

Deadline near for NAP crop coverage

USDA's Farm Service Agency is advising farmers that Oct. 1 is the deadline to obtain crop year 2013 NAP coverage for crops such as perennial forage crops and select fruits/vegetable...

farm / agriculture / USDA Mon, Sep 24, 2012 - 12:05am

Urgent push needed for getting new Farm Bill

WEST FARGO, N.D. -- Farmers need greater urgency in pressing for a new farm bill, according to a prominent agricultural journalist. "The longer that the time goes on, the less...

farm / agriculture Wed, Sep 19, 2012 - 9:10am

Transitioning to Grass-Based Farming' featured at Field Day Sept. 8 near Starbuck

How one farm has transitioned from row crops to pasture-systems will be the focus of a free Land Stewardship Project (LSP) Farm Beginnings farm tour near Starbuck on Saturday, Sept...

farm / agriculture Sun, Sep 02, 2012 - 12:51am

Farm Bureau endorses Klobuchar

ST. PAUL -- U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar received support Friday from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Political Action Committee. The Republican-leaning organization endorsed Democrat Klobuchar over GOP challenger state Rep...

news Fri, Aug 31, 2012 - 2:35pm

Livestock Producers Affected by Disasters Urged to Keep Good Records

WASHINGTON, -- USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia today urged livestock producers affected by natural disasters such as Hurricane Isaac to keep thorough records of their livestock...

farm / USDA / agriculture Thu, Aug 30, 2012 - 9:20am

Salmonella at Ind. farm matches outbreak strain

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration says salmonella found at a cantaloupe farm in southwestern Indiana matches the "DNA fingerprint" of the salmonella responsible for a deadly outbreak...

news Tue, Aug 28, 2012 - 4:41pm

Bob Sorheim examines cobs of corn on Bob Anderson’s farm north of Solway. Unlike most of Anderson’s crops, the corn is coming along well. Molly Miron | Bemidji Pioneer

Area experiences dry summer

By Molly Miron Special to the Pioneer BEMIDJI – Northern Minnesota hasn’t suffered the record drought of other Midwest venues, but the lack of rain has caused considerable distress. From...

news / local Fri, Aug 24, 2012 - 1:49am

Minnesota apple crop arrives early

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota's apple crop has arrived early. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says most varieties are ripening one to two weeks ahead of normal, and many...

news Tue, Aug 21, 2012 - 11:17am

Assess soybean cyst nematode season for future success

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Late summer is a good time to assess soybean cyst nematode (SCN) in your fields. Investigating areas with poor soybean growth can help detect new infestations...

farm / agriculture / extension Tue, Aug 21, 2012 - 8:51am

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