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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Farmer takes part in federal budget talks
A Granite Falls-area farmer is back home after representing the National Farmers Union in a Washington, D.C. federal budget discussion. Yellow Medicine County Farmers Union President Tim Velde met wi...
Posted on 2/4/12 at 9:06 AM
STAFF BLOG THE AREA VOICES COMMUNITY Areavoices Digest #53 - Two new blogs and three old favorites
I'll keep this short and sweet. We have a couple of great new blogs on Areavoices and three older ones you might have missed. Check them out! If you'd like to see your blog featured in this digest eve...
Posted on 11/9/11 at 2:20 PM
IMAGES OF FALL Fall on the farm
Submitted by Betsy Enger. Photos taken Sept. 30 during soybean harvest in Marion, N.D. She writes, "Three Generations helping with harvest. My son was being escorted by his grandfather to the ride i...
Posted on 10/10/11 at 4:06 PM
Minnesota State Fair judging arena demolished to make way for new AgStar Arena 
The Minnesota State Fair's 1960s Judging Arena was demolished last week to make way for the new AgStar Arena. Construction will be substantially complete by April 2012.
November 07, 2011
Farmers’ last chance to win $2,500 for their communities is November 30
During the season of giving, Minnesota farmers can get into the holiday spirit by signing up to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organizations through America’s Farmer’s Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund.
November 05, 2011
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Marathoner Dick Beardsley to speak at Farm Bureau meeting
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Annual Meeting is set for November 17-19 at the Northland Inn in Brooklyn Park. The meeting will have a variety of sessions on agricultural issues, motivational and leadership development, as well as, Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) contests and award banquets.
October 29, 2011
Farmers in Douglas County may qualify for disaster aid
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 11 counties in Minnesota as natural disaster areas due to the combine effects of excessive rain, excessive heat, high winds, tornadoes and an early fall frost that occurred during the period of April 1, 2011, through Sept. 15, 2011.
October 27, 2011
Buckthorn - the quiet invader
Common buckthorn has been quietly invading our natural wooded areas and now occupies the under story of valuable woodlands across the state. Most of the native trees and shrubs found in woodlots, fencerows, windbreaks and forest edges are in the process of losing their leaves.
By Robin Trott, Douglas County Extension Educator, University of Minnesota , October 26, 2011
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‘Minnesota Cover Crops Decision Tool’ launched on Web
Interest in cover crops has been increasing in the Midwest in the last few years. Field days, workshops, and multi-day conferences on the topic are being held around the region. Educational events, research, on-farm demonstrations, and utilization can be found right here in Minnesota. Cover cropping is still somewhat of an enigma, however, and many agronomic questions exist.
October 24, 2011
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Farm Bill deficit deal must include real reform, says Center for Rural Affairs
In response to a letter from congressional Agriculture Committee leadership recommending a $23 billion farm spending cut, the Center for Rural Affairs urged that a portion of the savings come from ending the single most wasteful and counterproductive feature of current farm policy – unlimited federal crop and revenue insurance subsidies to the nation's largest farms and wealthiest landowners.
By Staff Report , October 23, 2011
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Reminder to organic farmers to sign up for certification cost-share
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) reminds certified organic growers and manufacturers that the deadline to apply for the 2010-11 Minnesota Organic Certification Cost Share Program is October 31.
By Staff Report , October 22, 2011
Options plentiful for family friendly fun on the farm, say ag leaders
Minnesota families will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy fall on the farm during the annual Education Minnesota (formerly known as MEA) conference October 20-21 when thousands of children will be out of school.
By Staff Report , October 13, 2011
Ag leaders warn consumers about shipping apples to several western states
Minnesota currently has an abundance of apples, but if any resident tries to ship apples west of the Rocky Mountains, the shipment may not get to its intended destination. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is warning residents not to ship apples to several western states without proper certification.
By Staff Report , September 22, 2011
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Lending limit increased for Farm Service Agency
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) lending limit for guaranteed loans will be increased to $1,214,000, effective October 1, 2011.
By Staff Report , September 20, 2011
CLC Ag and Energy Center hosts on-farm fuel seminar
The Agricultural and Energy Center at Central Lakes College, Staples, recently hosted an on-farm fuel production seminar for the region. Attendees came from as far as North Dakota.
By Staff Report , September 20, 2011
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Ag department concludes EAB insecticide special registration review
A special registration review conducted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has determined that three insecticides commonly used to control emerald ash borer (EAB) are not likely to result in unreasonable risks to human health or the environment when used according to label directions.
By Staff Report , September 19, 2011
Farmers urged to use caution when applying anhydrous ammonia this fall
As farmers around the state ramp up field work in the coming weeks, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is urging them to take precautions when handling, transporting or using anhydrous ammonia.
By Staff Report , September 08, 2011
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