Try summer bulbs for a touch of tropics

I can’t imagine a garden without the lovely fragrance of acidanthera (peacock orchid). A type of gladiola, the acidanthera flower is a white bloom with a maroon blotchy center, and like the gladiola, is a summer bulb.

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Douglas County farmers may be eligible for emergency aid

Farmers in 16 Minnesota counties – and possibly those in Douglas County – will be eligible for emergency loans and other help after dealing with multiple weather problems.

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Ag committee struggles show budget problem

Members of the Minnesota House agriculture finance committee looked through their budget for any place to cut.

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Douglas County farmers may be eligible for emergency aid

Farmers in 16 Minnesota counties – and possibly those in Douglas County – will be eligible for emergency loans and other help after dealing with multiple weather problems.

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Let's get growing - learn about gardens

It’s that time of year again. Spring is just around the corner, seeds are ordered, and local master gardener groups are gearing up for their annual education days.

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Prairie Lakes Co-op members re-elect Ihnen as director

Prairie Lakes Co-op producer members have re-elected Randy Ihnen of Lowry as the director of their grain marketing, agronomy and energy based co-op.

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Farmers Union members to attend national convention

Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members will be attending the National Farmers Union Convention in Rapid City, South Dakota March 14-16.

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Sustainable grants available for farmers

Minnesota farmers have an unexpected opportunity to apply for funds that will help them research and demonstrate ways to improve resource efficiencies on their farms.

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Farmers may apply now for Century Farm Program

Minnesota families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more are encouraged to apply for the 2010 Century Farm Program.

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New federal rule should benefit organic livestock farms

Minnesota’s organic livestock producers are expected to benefit from a new federal rule that more clearly defines pasture requirements for organic ruminant animals such as cattle, sheep and goats.

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Does your yard fill with deep ponds during a summer storm? Is your garden plagued with erosion issues? Are you concerned about pollutants running into your lake or stream during heavy rains?

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Dairy research and promotion board reorganizes

Eleven new members have been elected to the Minnesota Dairy Research and Promotion Council Board.

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Farm lawmakers see cuts coming

Farm-area legislators fear that agriculture programs are being cut more than other departments as Minnesota officials look to balancing the state budget.

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Interest in corn keeps popping

This is not your grandfather’s — or even your father’s — cornfield. “Your world is different than Granddad’s. We’ve changed the game,” agronomist John McGillicuddy said Wednesday.

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Pawlenty suggests ag research cut

Agriculture leaders are questioning some cuts Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty proposes to balance the state budget.

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