FARMERS
Legislative notebook: Farmers want clarification
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey Farmers are not sure how much more they will be taxed after the Democratic-controlled Legislature adopted a $2 billion tax increase. It appears that farmers will pay ...
Posted on 5/21/13 at 1:12 AM
Still time to hit the local farmers market
There is still time to hit the local farmers market. Here's proof! Here's a local watermelon that I found at the West Fargo Farmers Market today. It's ripe and sweet and worth the trip. I also pick...
Posted on 10/16/12 at 6:37 PM
Autumn Harvest Photo Gallery and Farmer's Market Ratatouille Recipe
I love farmer's markets. The colors, the smells, the bakery and everything else that goes with it. I also like to photograph farmer's markets when I travel. Here are a few pics from our own Harvest Fe...
Posted on 10/7/12 at 9:23 AM
What would Julia do with a load of fresh vegetables?
I think Julia Child would love Bemidji, the community in northern Minnesota I've called home for 11 years. I never had the opportunity to meet the woman who brought French cooking into American home k...
Posted on 8/15/12 at 6:00 AM
Election to take place for beef promotion council
Elections for five Minnesota Beef Promotion and Research Council directors, including one who will represent Douglas County, will be held during late March.January 12, 2011
Minnesota Farmers Union sets 2011 legislative priorities
With grassroots input from its farmer-membership, Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) has set priorities for the 2011 legislative session.By Staff Report , January 08, 2011
Minnesota Farmers Union hires Glen Schmidt as new education director
Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) recently hired Glen Schmidt as its new education director.By Staff Report , December 26, 2010
One month left to win free groceries for a year
With less than a month left to enter, thousands of Minnesota consumers have learned that a chance to win free groceries for a year is just a mouse click away. A Glenwood dairy farmer is featured in the promotion.By Staff Report , October 17, 2010
Minnesota Farmers Union supports EPA decision on E15
Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) President Doug Peterson welcomes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement this week of the approval of E15 blend fuel in 2007 and newer vehicles.By Staff Report , October 16, 2010
USDA to issue conservation reserve payments to farmers, ranchers
This month, USDA will distribute approximately $100 million in annual Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) rental payments to Minnesota's farmers and ranchers.By Staff Report , October 16, 2010
Organic certification cost share deadline is October 30
Minnesota organic farmers and processors seeking certification have until October 30 to apply for the 2009-2010 Organic Certification Cost Share Program. The program reimburses up to 75 percent of an organic operation’s certification costs, with a maximum payment of $750.By Staff Report , October 09, 2010
New Chippewa River project aims to make cleanup a profitable measure
If 10 percent of the lands now used to produce annual crops like corn and soybeans were instead converted to pasture or perennial cover like alfalfa, the Chippewa River would run clear and clean.By Tom Cherveny , October 05, 2010
MnDOT asks motorists, farm equipment operators to safely share the road during harvest season
Motorists traveling on Minnesota highways this fall need to be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.By Staff Report , September 26, 2010
Minnesota farmers offer free groceries for a year
Thousands of Minnesota consumers have learned that a chance to win free groceries for a year is just a mouse click awayBy Staff Report , September 19, 2010
Don’t let electrical accidents crop up during harvest
Even though harvest is one of the busiest times of the year for farmers, you and your helpers need to pay as much attention to what’s above your heads as you do to what’s below your machines.By Staff Report , September 19, 2010
USDA provides assistance to catfish and asparagus producers
Linda Hennen, state excecutive director for United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency in Minnesota, announced that catfish and asparagus producers will have until September 23 to apply for the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program for Farmers.September 08, 2010
Training and cash assistance available for catfish, asparagus growers
Linda Hennen, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Minnesota reports that catfish and asparagus producers will have until September 23, 2010 to apply for the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program for Farmers.By Staff Report , August 21, 2010
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
USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program general sign-up
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that a general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has begun and will continue through Friday, August 27, 2010.August 18, 2010
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