FARM

Prairie Lakes Co-op members re-elect Ihnen as director

Prairie Lakes Co-op producer members have re-elected Randy Ihnen of Lowry as the director of their grain marketing, agronomy and energy based co-op.

March 10, 2010

Farmers Union members to attend national convention

Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members will be attending the National Farmers Union Convention in Rapid City, South Dakota March 14-16.

March 10, 2010

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

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

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

Does your yard fill with deep ponds during a summer storm? Is your garden plagued with erosion issues? Are you concerned about pollutants running into your lake or stream during heavy rains?

By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , March 03, 2010

Dairy research and promotion board reorganizes

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

March 03, 2010

Farm lawmakers see cuts coming

Farm-area legislators fear that agriculture programs are being cut more than other departments as Minnesota officials look to balancing the state budget.

By Don Davis , February 25, 2010

Interest in corn keeps popping

This is not your grandfather’s — or even your father’s — cornfield. “Your world is different than Granddad’s. We’ve changed the game,” agronomist John McGillicuddy said Wednesday.

By Jonathan Knutson , February 20, 2010

Pawlenty suggests ag research cut

Agriculture leaders are questioning some cuts Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty proposes to balance the state budget.

By Don Davis , February 16, 2010

Applications accepted 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.

By Staff Report , February 13, 2010

What kind of garden do you want?

The first question you should ask yourself when planning a new garden is, “Why do I want a garden?” Maybe you have a shady spot where grass won’t grow, but hostas and ferns would.

By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , February 10, 2010

Applications open for grasslands program

The Minnesota Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Minnesota Farm Service Agency (FSA) are accepting applications for the 2010 Grasslands Reserve Program (GRP).

February 10, 2010

Nationally recognized speaker to present farm succession workshop

Stevens and Pope County Farm Bureau Federations have invited Dr. Ron Hanson from the University of Nebraska to speak as part of a workshop on family farm succession.

February 10, 2010

Attention specialty crop growers: Grant applications available

Specialty crop growers in Minnesota can now apply for the 2010 Specialty Crop Block Grant program through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).

By Staff Report , February 06, 2010