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Problem Solved? #2 Meat-eating
I like meat; you like meat. Most everyone likes meat.But there are problems with being carnivores: scarcity, price, and (scoff if you must) there's that whole moral issue. Back in May, I introduced a...
Posted on 8/23/12 at 8:58 AM
Slime, Blood, Fur, Feathers
My alarm woke me up earlier than I was used to, but on this day I needed to wake up with the fishes to check out the local fish market. Live eels, snakes, frogs, fowl, and much more, the wet market--a...
Posted on 3/24/12 at 9:04 AM
Pasture Profitability Field Day planned near Wadena
The Sustainable Farming Association (SFA) has three grazing-focused workshops coming up in the next month or so, continuing its commitment to grass-fed livestock production.September 17, 2012
Program helps livestock farmers improve water quality efforts
Minnesota livestock producers have a new voluntary and proactive way to address water quality issues on their land through the Livestock Environmental Quality Assurance (LEQA) program.August 18, 2010
Disaster aid available for Minnesota producers
More than $350,000 in disaster assistance is being sent to Minnesota livestock, honeybee and farm-raised fish producers that suffered losses in 2009 because of disease, adverse weather or other conditions.July 21, 2010
Assistance available for livestock producers hit by June 17 tornado
Minnesota farmers who suffered livestock losses due to the June 17 storms may be eligible to receive benefits through the USDA Farm Service Agency’s Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP).July 02, 2010
Clarissa farmer agrees to pay $45,000 in feedlot penalties
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has reached an agreement with Joe Varner that requires him to pay $45,000 for alleged feedlot violations at his cattle farm near Clarissa in Todd County.By Staff Report , June 12, 2010
Lowry woman wins award in national cattle judging contest
June 09, 2010
Coalition wants to make sure every child gets a half-pint of milk
June is National Dairy Month and the United Way Community Impact Coalition wants to boost awareness of the nutritional value that milk can provide in a young child’s diet.May 21, 2010
Applications accepted for losses in livestock, bee and fish production
Late-filed applications for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) will be accepted for losses that took place in calendar years 2008 and 2009.May 05, 2010
Applications accepted for losses in livestock, honeybee and fish production
Late-filed applications for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) will be accepted for losses that took place in calendar years 2008 and 2009.By Staff Report , May 03, 2010
Bill gives 4-H funding source
Cities could donate to 4-H clubs under two bills senators tentatively passed Thursday.By Don Davis , April 17, 2010
Miltona residents join Angus group
Jesse and Kim Lusty of Miltona are new members of the American Angus Association, reports Bryce Schumann, CEO of the national breed registry organization in St. Joseph, Missouri.April 07, 2010
Farm Bureau supports action to remove gray wolf from endangered species list
The Minnesota gray wolf should be removed immediately from the federal government’s endangered and threatened species list and returned to state management, according to a petition filed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).By Staff Report , March 20, 2010
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.March 03, 2010
Klobuchar wants China to reopen its markets to American pork
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is urging Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Trade Representative Ron Kirk to ensure China keeps its commitment to reopen its markets to American pork exports.By Staff Report , February 28, 2010
Applications open for grasslands program
The Minnesota Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Minnesota Farm Service Agency (FSA) are accepting applications for the 2010 Grasslands Reserve Program (GRP).February 10, 2010
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