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Greenway cross-country skiing update
A column I wrote back in January complaining about the lack of snow proves once again you have to be careful what you wish for because you just might get it. Weve got snow, more is on the way, and it...
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These twins are fast! Ranked among the state's best.
By Lori Mork lmork@echopress.com Bethany and MeganHasz finished thirdand sixth respectivelyat the State Class AAcross country meet. Cardinal freshman BethanyHasz set a new personal besttime of 14...
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Golfing at the China Country Club
Hello Readers! The 'ole fundraising thermometer for my book project is creeping up near the half-way point. That's a good thing, too, because the clock has ticked past the half-way point of my 30 day ...
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Mr. Ferdig Goes to City Hall
Just before Christmas, I visited the mayor's office here in Minneapolis. You ever visit your mayor? You might want to try it sometime. :) Here's what happened, and here's a post about advocacy, those ...
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Apparent rock shortage in canoe country
Thomas Wahlstrom, a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officer at Tofte focused his enforcement action in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness this past week, along with other...
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Growing Green: Fascinating fragrances

From Victorian pocket melons to Thomas Jefferson’s prized scented geraniums, fragrances have been a part of human culture for a very long time.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , May 15, 2013

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Money available for specialty crop growers

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

May 08, 2013

Microloan program offered for farmers in state

The Minnesota Rural Finance Authority (RFA) is now offering a new microloan program designed for new, underserved borrowers with farm capital needs.

May 08, 2013

Growing Green: Don't start lawn, garden work if it's muddy

With this later than normal spring, gardeners are just itching to get out and…what else? Garden.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , May 08, 2013

Extension to test pressure canner gauges

The University of Minnesota Extension, Douglas County is now equipped to test pressure canner gauges for home canners.

May 08, 2013

Brandon-Evansville FFA recognized

Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters celebrated discovery April 28-30 at the first general session of the 84th Minnesota FFA Convention at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

May 01, 2013

Growing Green: Designing gardens under trees

I have had many questions regarding planting gardens around trees. The deep shade under many trees prohibits grass from growing, leaving unsightly bare patches and exposed roots. Many of you prefer something other than this eyesore and hope to plant shade plants where grass won’t grow.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , May 01, 2013

Minnesota crop farm incomes up in 2012

Minnesota farmers were largely spared from the drought that severely impacted much of the Corn Belt during the summer of 2012, according to an analysis conducted jointly by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) and University of Minnesota Extension.

May 01, 2013

Minnesota milk supports farm bill provision

In a conference call this week, the leadership at Minnesota Milk Producers Association voted unanimously to support a six-month window between the deadline for making the annual sign-up decision and the beginning of a coverage period for any margin insurance program to be included in the farm bill.

May 01, 2013

Growing Green: Healthy soil, healthy plants

Yesterday, the redwing blackbirds made their annual return to the trees surrounding my home, sending my puppy into insane barking, jumping, and twirling fits!

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , April 24, 2013

Growing Green: Spring planted bulbs for summer bloom

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 blotchy maroon center, and, like the gladiola, is a summer bulb.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , April 17, 2013

Farm Bureau members travel to capital

Farm Bureau members from across Minnesota met with their members of Congress in Washington, D.C. during the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation’s (MFBF) Farmers to Washington, D.C. trip March 12-15.

April 10, 2013

Growing Green: Here's how to sprout potatoes

An early Easter and a late winter have worked together to foil an annual rite of spring. Good Friday has come and gone with no opportunity to get potatoes in the ground.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , April 10, 2013

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Wittenburgs' turkey growing efforts rewarded

Wittenburgs' turkey growing efforts rewarded The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association (MTGA) honored Carl and Sharlene Wittenburg of Alexandria for their efforts to grow and strengthen the North Dakota Poultry Industries Convention, which is held annually in Fargo.

April 10, 2013

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Alfalfa-corn rotation increases yield

Farmers usually enjoy a yield boost when corn is planted following an alfalfa crop. The major reasons are reduced pest and disease pressure, better soil structure that enhances root growth and water infiltration, and an altered soil microbial community, said Jeff Coulter, corn agronomist with University of Minnesota Extension.

March 27, 2013

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