Program offers planting help for farmers in need

Farm families in need of crop planting assistance this spring should apply now for help though Farm Rescue.

Minnesota Farmers Union sets legislative priorities

With grassroots input from its family farmer-membership, Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) has set priorities for the 2012 legislative session.

Program aims to work with farmers on water quality

Governor Mark Dayton this week joined U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) committing the state and federal government to develop a new program that will enhance Minnesota’s water quality by accelerating farmers’ voluntary adoption of on-farm conservation practices.

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Deadline extended to sign up for Conservation Stewardship Program

The deadline for producer applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) has been extended to January 27, according to USDA's National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Central Lakes College offers Local Foods College

Central Lakes College, through its Agriculture and Energy Center, is a co-host for seven sessions for farmers to increase the production of local foods in the region by building production and business management skills.

Soybean program gives farmers insights on check-off efforts

Do you grow soybeans and want to see your checkoff in action? This is your chance.

In effort to cut waste, USDA to close 259 offices

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) must be built to meet the evolving needs of a 21st century agricultural economy, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Monday in presenting USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service, a plan that helps producers continue to drive America’s economy by streamlining operations and cutting costs.

Business workshop targets small and specialty crop farmers

Specialty crop growers and small farm operators can improve their business skills at a daylong workshop in Hutchinson on February 4, 2012.

Farm Bureau members from Minnesota to travel to Honolulu

More than 120 Farm Bureau members from Minnesota will travel to Honolulu, Hawaii for the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 93rd Annual Meeting, January 7-11.

Conservation on the farm: A way of life

In 1937, President Franklin Roosevelt delivered these words that undoubtedly still ring true today, “The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself.” For generations of Minnesota farmers, there is no choice between profits and the environment.

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Farmers Union pleased that gray wolf is removed from endangered species list

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that gray wolves in the Western Great Lakes region have recovered and no longer require protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The removal of federal protection will impact wolves in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and parts of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Ohio.

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Cattle TB restrictions over, opening national markets

Minnesota cattle producers faced six emotional and financially challenging years, but now they celebrate a re-opening of markets nationwide after the state has been declared free of bovine tuberculosis.

Farm Bureau sets priority issues for 2012

During a comprehensive discussion and debate on November18, voting delegates at the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation’s (MFBF) 93rd Annual Meeting adopted policy positions for 2012.

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Klobuchar sponsors legislation supporting beginning farmers, ranchers

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) sponsored legislation to extend, improve and strengthen programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that have proven successful in helping beginning farmers and ranchers continue, start and build family farming and ranching operations.

Dayton, Klobuchar, White to speak at Farm Bureau Federation meeting

Attendees of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation’s (MFBF) 93rd Annual Meeting will hear from Governor Mark Dayton, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar and USDA Natural Resource Conservation Services (NRCS) Chief Dave White. The meeting will occur November 17-19 at the Northland Inn in Brooklyn Park.