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Bill mixes paint, bees and farmers ... and includes an island, too
By Don Davis Paint will cost more and be recycled. Bees will be protected. Financially troubled farmers will be able to access state aid. And an island to provide more wildlife habitat could be built...
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Conservation groups generally support House Farm Bill version
So far, so good is the word from conservation groups in response to the U.S. House of Representatives version of the Farm Bill. The House Agriculture Committee completed markup of its version of the ...
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We got our first box of produce from our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), Bluebird Gardens, yesterday--we were so excited! We decided to get a bigger share than we did last year, as we found th...
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Areavoices Digest #75 - What's life really like in the Oil Patch?
We've seen the news stories and read the reports from the oil boom in Western North Dakota. They paint a vivid picture of both the good and bad that come with an economic boom and population explosion...
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Fall on the farm
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Don’t let electrical accidents crop up this spring during planting season

Planting season is one of the busiest times of the year, especially this year when the season has been delayed by weather. Yet, farmers and their helpers need to pay as much attention to what’s above their heads and within reach of their machinery as they do to their tillage and planting work.

May 25, 2013

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Outdoors, ag provisions include paint, bees, farmers

Paint will cost more and be recycled. Bees will be protected. Financially troubled farmers will be able to access state aid. And an island to provide more wildlife habitat could be built in the Mississippi River.

By Don Davis , May 22, 2013

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Outdoors, ag provisions include paint, bees, farmers

Paint will cost more and be recycled. Bees will be protected. Financially troubled farmers will be able to access state aid. And an island to provide more wildlife habitat could be built in the Mississippi River.

By Don Davis , May 22, 2013

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U of M Extension launches websites for forage shortage, late planting issues

University of Minnesota Extension has educational resources available for those with questions related to a continuing forage shortage and late planting issues.

May 18, 2013

College students interested in animal agriculture sought for 4-H mentor program

Minnesota Foundation for Responsible Animal Care (MnFRAC) is inviting college students with an interest in serving as spokespersons for animal agriculture to apply for the position of Minnesota State Fair 4-H Animal Science Peer Mentor. Six positions are available.

May 12, 2013

Choosing ACRE or DCP on the farm in 2013

The extension of the 2008 Farm Bill opens up the decision to participate in either of the safety net programs: the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program or the Direct and Countercyclical Program (DCP). Farmers have until June 3, 2013 to sign up for the ACRE program and August 2, 2013 for the DCP program.

By Kent Olson, University of Minnesota Extension , May 11, 2013

Bill encourages growth of ag energy technologies

Today, U.S. Sens. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) introduced the energy legislation to be included in the 2013 Farm Bill, which includes several provisions expected to create jobs throughout Minnesota and the country.

May 07, 2013

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Late spring brings marketing challenges for farmers

The potential of reduced production due to delayed planting in 2013 because of the cold, wet start to the growing season could result in additional challenges in managing marketing. While there is still time to plant this year’s crop and achieve normal yields, it is important to understand the marketing implications if we experience continued delays in corn planting.

By Brett Oelke, University of Minnesota Extension , May 04, 2013

Conservation Stewardship Program applications due by May 31

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Natural Resources Conservation Service's Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) will provide nearly $175 million in funding for up to 12.6 million additional acres of enrollment this year.

May 04, 2013

New U of M Commodity Challenge ready for action

Commodity Challenge, an online grain trading game, has been redesigned and relaunched by a University of Minnesota Extension economist at the University’s Center for Farm Financial Management.

April 28, 2013

Grants available for specialty crop research

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting grant proposals for specialty crop research under the USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program.

April 20, 2013

Crop, weather reports resume today

Beginning today, Minnesota farmers can turn to a vital source for information on their crops and weather by referring to the weekly crop and weather report from the Minnesota Field Office of the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA, NASS).

April 08, 2013

Minnesota Agri-Women to celebrate 15 years of leadership, learning

Registration is now open for the 15th Annual Women’s Agricultural Leadership Conference set for Wednesday, April 10 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen.

April 06, 2013

'Is Farming Your Future?' workshop offered in St. Cloud

Are you trying to figure out if a farming career is right for you? The Land Stewardship Project's Farm Beginnings program is offering a "Farm Dreams" workshop Sunday, April 14, from 1 p.m.-5 p.m., at Good Earth Food Co-op in St. Cloud.

March 30, 2013

Franken meets with farmers on need to pass five-year Farm Bill

Today, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) told a group of more than 60 farmers, ranchers, and farm leaders in Mankato that he will continue to press to enact a five-year Farm Bill as soon as possible.

March 28, 2013

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