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Corn is more than knee high but prices low

The venerable “knee-high by the Fourth of July” standard for corn crops has long gone the way of pinwheels, sparklers and homemade ice cream.

By Tom Larson , July 11, 2010

Are hazelnuts the new soybean?

In 2004, Norm Penner started planting hazelnut bushes on his farm in Butterfield. While the project has had challenges, Penner thinks there’s still hope for hazelnuts with the right attention. Penner farms about 300 acres of corn, soybeans and hay. He has about 500 hazel bushes interspersed with the hay claiming two acres.

By Staff Report , June 06, 2010

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Organic farm near Parkers Prairie offers shares of its produce

For health-conscious people looking to incorporate clean, pesticide-free foods into their daily diet, Minnesota’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) may be the answer.

May 26, 2010

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Enrollment deadline approaching for ACRE

Linda Hennen, executive director of USDA’s Minnesota Farm Service Agency (FSA), reminds producers that June 1, 2010, is the deadline for the 2010 Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program or the traditional Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP).

May 26, 2010

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Advice for gardeners: Not yet

Advice for gardeners: Not yet Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? Well, right now, gardens shouldn’t be growing.

By Celeste Beam , April 28, 2010

Environmental group seeks stricter rules for atrazine

The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy is urging state and federal agencies to strengthen regulations for a heavily used agricultural chemical because scientific studies have found that atrazine-contaminated water increases the risk for birth defects and developmental problems for infants.

By Staff Report , March 16, 2010

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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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Apply now for farm business management scholarships

Minnesota growers of several specialty crops may qualify for scholarships to offset the cost of farm business management classes through a program administered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).

January 20, 2010

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Apply now for state's soybean ambassador program

The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (MSR&PC) is currently seeking applicants for the 2010 Soybean Ambassador Program.

January 20, 2010

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USDA projects record corn yields

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is projecting U.S. corn production at a record 13.2 billion bushels.

By Staff Report , January 16, 2010

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Wheat growers to vote on check-off increase in January

Member farmers of the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council will vote in January on a proposed increase to their check-off promotion.

By Staff Report , January 01, 2010

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Funding available for sustainable agriculture projects

Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for funding that can help you turn your innovative ideas into a sustainable farming practice.

December 29, 2009

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Grow your organic knowledge at the 2010 Minnesota Organic Conference

The 2010 Minnesota Organic Conference and Trade Show offers a great line-up of presentations for anyone interested in organic farming or the organic industry. Registration is now open for the annual conference, which will be held January 15-16 at the St. Cloud Civic Center.

December 02, 2009

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A harvest of concern: Mold threatens crops

A harvest of concern: Mold threatens crops Fields of corn still stand where plowed fields should be surfacing – that’s just one of the problems facing area farmers as they push to get crops out after an unseasonably wet October.

By By Greta Petrich, Staff Reporter , November 24, 2009

Getting rid of common buckthorn

Buckthorn, a small, shrubby tree, is a nonnative species that has become a big problem in Minnesota’s woodlands and wetlands.

By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , November 18, 2009

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