AGRICULTURE
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.
By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , February 26, 2010
Volunteers step up to help farm families
A group of dedicated volunteers for the Minnesota Farmer Assistance Network (MFAN) has been busy this winter providing help to struggling Minnesota farm families.
February 26, 2010
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.
By Don Davis , February 25, 2010
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.
By Jonathan Knutson , February 20, 2010
Applications open for conservation program
The Natural Resouces Conservation Service (NRCS) continues to work with applicants in the pilot Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) sign-up.
February 19, 2010
Minnesota Farmers Union sets legislative priorities
With grassroots input from its farmer-membership, Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) has set priorities for the 2010 legislative session.
February 19, 2010
EQIP funding available for conservation
Now is a good time to contact a Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to discuss your conservation needs and complete an application to receive funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
February 19, 2010
Pawlenty suggests ag research cut
Agriculture leaders are questioning some cuts Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty proposes to balance the state budget.
By Don Davis , February 16, 2010
Applications accepted 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.
By Staff Report , February 13, 2010
Environmental Quality Incentives Program funds available to Minnesota producers
Agricultural producers looking to solve natural resource problems on their farms should apply now for assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), administered by the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
February 12, 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
Nationally recognized speaker to present farm succession workshop
Stevens and Pope County Farm Bureau Federations have invited Dr. Ron Hanson from the University of Nebraska to speak as part of a workshop on family farm succession.
February 10, 2010
Attention specialty crop growers: Grant applications available
Specialty crop growers in Minnesota can now apply for the 2010 Specialty Crop Block Grant program through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).
By Staff Report , February 06, 2010
Workshop offers advice about family farming
A family farm succession workshop featuring Dr. Ron Hanson from the University of Nebraska will be held Tuesday, February 16.
January 27, 2010
Meeting to address ACRE, milk, crop issues
The Farm Business Management program at Central Lakes College will host a free producer meeting to address questions regarding the ACRE program, milk and crop marketing opportunities as well as the latest strategies using crop insurance.
January 27, 2010
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