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Dairy Research and Promotion Council seeks candidates

The Minnesota Dairy Research and Promotion Council is seeking candidates to run for board positions in 11 statewide districts. Candidates will represent dairy farmers in their district and make decisions regarding the expenditure of dairy check-off funds.

September 09, 2009

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Organic certification cost share now available

Organic farmers and processors can receive a partial rebate for the cost of organic certification, according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). Applications are being accepted by MDA from now until October 15, 2009.

September 09, 2009

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MDA announces creation of Minnesota Farmer Assistance Network

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is establishing a new network of services to help farmers who are having financial difficulties.

August 19, 2009

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Important deadline approaching for FSA program sign up

The sign up for the 2009 Direct Countercyclical Program (DCP) and Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program will end Friday, August 14. The 2009 Acreage Reporting will also conclude on Friday, August 14.

August 12, 2009

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Ethanol industry ailing

Ethanol industry ailing The U.S. ethanol industry’s woes have hit the Otter Tail Ag Enterprises ethanol plant in Fergus Falls. The plant faces serious financial difficulties, including debt of nearly $650,000 to Otter Tail County.

By Jon Knutson , August 04, 2009

Lawmakers seek boost for dairy price program

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, along with other senators including Pat Leahy (D-VT) and Herb Kohl (D-WI), sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack last week calling for a temporary boost to the federal price supports in the Dairy Price Support program.

July 29, 2009

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Eat smart, help farmers, eat local

Did you know that, on average, the food you serve for dinner travels 1,500 miles from the farm where it’s been grown to your table?

By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , July 29, 2009

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Study shows dairy industry growth is steady

A new study by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) shows Minnesota’s dairy industry achieved steady growth from 2005 to 2008, after years of decline in the early 2000s.

June 24, 2009

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Dairy advisory committee works to strengthen industry

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson has reappointed the 14-member Dairy Profitability Committee, saying the committee’s work is vital to finding ways to strengthen the dairy industry.

June 03, 2009

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Area farmers eligible for low-interest flood disaster loans

Farmers in 28 Minnesota counties, including Douglas County, are eligible to apply for low-interest loans through the Minnesota Rural Finance Authority (RFA) to offset the cost of losses caused by severe weather and flooding this spring.

May 29, 2009

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Farmer Union sees some positives in session

Minnesota Farmer Union (MFU) saw positive action on many fronts this year at the state capital during the 2009 legislative session.

May 23, 2009

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Dairy Advisory Committee works to strengthen industry

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson has reappointed the 14-member Dairy Profitability Committee, saying the committee’s work is vital to finding ways to strengthen the dairy industry.

May 13, 2009

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Organic farmers urged to respond to survey

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is urging organic farmers in the state to respond to the first organic production survey to be conducted by the USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS).

May 06, 2009

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Patrons of Prairie Lakes Co-op share in record $1.8 million cash distribution

About 1,470 eligible patrons of Prairie Lakes Co-op will share in a record distribution $1.8 million in cash patronage and equity redemptions during 2009 based on business they’ve conducted with the company.

May 01, 2009

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Tabletop Trade Show to feature area manufacturers

Members of area trade associations will gather at the Holiday Inn in Alexandria soon for the annual Manufacturers Tabletop Trade Show. The public is invited to attend.

April 27, 2009

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