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Brothers to demonstrate high-volume rock picker

Mel Aho, owner of a farm in central Minnesota, has developed the RP1000 Rock Picker, a machine that’s capable of efficiently picking large quantities of stone from tillable fields.

April 14, 2010

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Green Acres withdrawal deadline extended

Minnesota farmers now have a few more months to decide on property tax treatment for any non-agricultural, class 2b rural vacant land that is currently enrolled in Green Acres but will become ineligible for the program in 2013 (for taxes payable 2014).

By Staff Report , April 11, 2010

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Down on the farm

Down on the farm JHS senior sets sights on a career in dairy farming.

By By Jordan Peterson, student intern reporter , April 02, 2010

Douglas County farmers may be eligible for emergency aid

Farmers in 16 Minnesota counties – and possibly those in Douglas County – will be eligible for emergency loans and other help after dealing with multiple weather problems.

By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , March 17, 2010

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Sustainable grants available for farmers

Minnesota farmers have an unexpected opportunity to apply for funds that will help them research and demonstrate ways to improve resource efficiencies on their farms.

March 10, 2010

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Farmers may apply now 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.

March 03, 2010

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New federal rule should benefit organic livestock farms

Minnesota’s organic livestock producers are expected to benefit from a new federal rule that more clearly defines pasture requirements for organic ruminant animals such as cattle, sheep and goats.

March 03, 2010

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Dairy research and promotion board reorganizes

Eleven new members have been elected to the Minnesota Dairy Research and Promotion Council Board.

March 03, 2010

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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

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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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Deadline nears for wool farm loans

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers that the final date to request a 2009 crop Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL) or Loan Deficiency Payments (LDP) for wool, mohair, and/or unshorn pelts from lambs slaughtered in 2009 is Monday, February 1, 2010.

January 27, 2010

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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

State gets $919,000 to help beginning farmers

Minnesota has received $919,900 in funding for local and regional initiatives that address the needs of new farmers in Minnesota.

November 24, 2009

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Turn your good ideas into a new sustainable farming practice

From developing cold hardy kiwi fruit to extending the vegetable growing season, many Minnesota farmers and researchers have turned their ideas into viable production practices with the help of a Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Sustainable Agriculture grant.

September 23, 2009

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Harness and Homesteaders club forms

The Harness and Homesteaders Club of Otter Tail has recently been formed by and for people who are interested in farming with horses and mules as well as other homesteaders’ skills.

May 20, 2009

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