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A column I wrote back in January complaining about the lack of snow proves once again you have to be careful what you wish for because you just might get it. Weve got snow, more is on the way, and it...
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Mr. Ferdig Goes to City Hall
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Dairy farm safety courses offered

Agriculture ranks third in the total number of fatal work injuries behind construction and transportation/warehousing. It ranks first in the rate of non-fatal injuries per thousand workers and in this category, it is more than double the rate of the next two industries, mining and transportation/warehousing.

January 16, 2013

Growing Green: Try orange plants to brighten your garden

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , January 16, 2013

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Growing Green: Must-have garden tools

Now that the busyness of the holidays is behind us and the New Year is under way, it’s time to start planning for this year’s garden.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , January 09, 2013

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Farmland prices on the rise

As farmland prices around the state of Minnesota have continued to increase over the past 20 years, it has left many farmers wondering if and when the farmland bubble may burst.

January 09, 2013

Innovative research helps combat emerald ash borer

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is using innovative research from the University of Minnesota (U of M) and the U.S. Forest Service to help determine the next steps against emerald ash borer (EAB), a destructive tree pest found in 18 states including Minnesota.

January 09, 2013

Growing Green: Ferns are easy to grow

Since more and more people are expressing interest in ecofriendly gardening, I thought I’d share some hardy, native Minnesota plants that require minimal care and add texture and color to your ornamental landscaping.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , January 02, 2013

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Growing Green: Successful seed starting

Now that winter is upon us, I love to sit snuggled in a cozy chair with my seed catalogs and pick out the plants I will include in my garden in the spring.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , December 28, 2012

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Growing Green: Caring for your fresh-cut tree

One of my favorite holiday traditions is the selection of our fresh cut Christmas tree. We often traipse through the snow-filled field in bitterly cold weather to find that perfect tree. The end result is worth the frosted nose and rosy cheeks.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , December 19, 2012

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Minnesota farmers are in good position for 2013

Two years in, I am pleased to say that we are making good progress. New figures from the Minnesota Trade Office show Minnesota exports of agricultural, mining and manufactured products reached a record $5.1 billion in the third quarter of 2012.

By Dave Frederickson, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Agriculture , December 19, 2012

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Agricultural exports hit record high

Minnesota’s agricultural exports hit a record $6.8 billion last year, according to figures released by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).

December 19, 2012

Minnesota council elections set

The Minnesota Dairy Research and Promotion Council and the Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council will conduct board elections in January.

December 19, 2012

Christmas rose can bring joy as potted plant

I know the growing season is officially over when we make our annual trek to the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers conference. This time we travelled to Tacoma, Washington, and had the great pleasure of visiting growers in the Skagit Valley, north of Seattle. This year’s particular delight was visiting Skagit Gardens and beholding their greenhouses filled with hellebores.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , December 12, 2012

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Farm bill unlikely before fiscal cliff issue resolved

America’s agriculture industry needs to be patient. Jennifer Duffy of The Cook Political Report said Tuesday that an overall budget-debt deal needs to happen before Congress can pass new federal farm policy.

By Don Davis , December 05, 2012

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Growing Green: Grasses suitable for your ornamental garden

I have recently discovered ornamental grasses. I may seem like a late-comer to those of you who already grow these garden wonders, but the texture, season extension and utter majesty of these plants make them a must try.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , December 05, 2012

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Deepening drought affects whole economy

The deepening drought is not just a concern for farmers. It’s a concern for all Minnesotans and anyone who cares about our state economy. Minnesota’s agriculture and food sector generates nearly $75 billion in total economic activity for our state, and the sector has a total employment impact of more than 340,000 jobs.

By Dave Frederickson, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Agriculture , November 28, 2012

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