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The family business
Gregg and his late wife, Linda Halverson, had three children and today, all are at Gregg’s side at Black Gold Farms.
Monday, August, 13, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Gregg and his late wife, Linda Halverson, had three children and today, all are at Gregg’s side at Black Gold Farms.
Monday, August, 13, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Minn. House candidates strive to please farmers
It is no surprise that U.S. House candidates speaking to farmers will say they support agriculture, but on Aug. 8, six of them delivered subtle signs of differences.
Thursday, August, 09, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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It is no surprise that U.S. House candidates speaking to farmers will say they support agriculture, but on Aug. 8, six of them delivered subtle signs of differences.
Thursday, August, 09, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Alternatives to antibiotics
For 60 years, U.S. livestock producers have used antibiotics to help keep their animals healthy. The practice has drawn criticism for nearly as long.
Monday, August, 06, 2012 - Agweek - News
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For 60 years, U.S. livestock producers have used antibiotics to help keep their animals healthy. The practice has drawn criticism for nearly as long.
Monday, August, 06, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Petition requests RFS suspension
Livestock and poultry producers formally asked the Obama administration July 30 to suspend the nation’s renewable fuels standard because it is causing “severe economic harm” as corn prices surged to a record.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Livestock and poultry producers formally asked the Obama administration July 30 to suspend the nation’s renewable fuels standard because it is causing “severe economic harm” as corn prices surged to a record.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Petition requests RFS suspension
Livestock and poultry producers formally asked the Obama administration July 30 to suspend the nation’s renewable fuels standard because it is causing “severe economic harm” as corn prices surged to a record.
Tuesday, July, 31, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Livestock and poultry producers formally asked the Obama administration July 30 to suspend the nation’s renewable fuels standard because it is causing “severe economic harm” as corn prices surged to a record.
Tuesday, July, 31, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Time to test forage?
If you haven’t been testing the forage you feed to livestock, this might be the year to start.
Monday, July, 30, 2012 - Agweek - News
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If you haven’t been testing the forage you feed to livestock, this might be the year to start.
Monday, July, 30, 2012 - Agweek - News
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APHIS decision
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service on July 19 announced it determined that Roundup Ready sugar beets would no longer be a regulated article under genetically-engineered organism laws.
Monday, July, 30, 2012 - Agweek - News
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service on July 19 announced it determined that Roundup Ready sugar beets would no longer be a regulated article under genetically-engineered organism laws.
Monday, July, 30, 2012 - Agweek - News
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No magic
Barley was a commodity, but now is a specialty crop
Monday, July, 23, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Barley was a commodity, but now is a specialty crop
Monday, July, 23, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Small-town survivor
When Jeff Beyer began working years ago at what’s now Pride Dairy, his duties included carrying a 10-gallon cream container up a steep flight of stairs.
Monday, July, 16, 2012 - Agweek - News
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When Jeff Beyer began working years ago at what’s now Pride Dairy, his duties included carrying a 10-gallon cream container up a steep flight of stairs.
Monday, July, 16, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Canada, Mexico welcomed to TPP talks
The United States-New Zealand Council welcomes the decision by nine countries participating in the Trans Pacific Partnership talks, including the United States and New Zealand, to invite Canada and Mexico to join the TPP negotiations.
Monday, July, 16, 2012 - Agweek - News
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The United States-New Zealand Council welcomes the decision by nine countries participating in the Trans Pacific Partnership talks, including the United States and New Zealand, to invite Canada and Mexico to join the TPP negotiations.
Monday, July, 16, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Corn prices affect livestock
Tim Petry, North Dakota State University Extension Service livestock marketing economist, says the recent run-up in corn prices is having an opposite effect on many of the region’s livestock producers, who are constantly adjusting production to meet market conditions.
Monday, July, 09, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Tim Petry, North Dakota State University Extension Service livestock marketing economist, says the recent run-up in corn prices is having an opposite effect on many of the region’s livestock producers, who are constantly adjusting production to meet market conditions.
Monday, July, 09, 2012 - Agweek - News
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PSC candidate wants $10 million indemnity fund
Brad Crabtree, the Democratic nominee for the North Dakota Public Service Commission, wants the Legislature to restore the state indemnity fund for price-later contracts to $10 million in order to protect farmers in elevator insolvencies.
Monday, July, 02, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Brad Crabtree, the Democratic nominee for the North Dakota Public Service Commission, wants the Legislature to restore the state indemnity fund for price-later contracts to $10 million in order to protect farmers in elevator insolvencies.
Monday, July, 02, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Conservation key in farm bill
Minnesotans are proud of the natural wealth within the state. Minnesota has beautiful lakes and forests, and the conservation practices on the state’s working lands contribute not only to its agricultural productivity, but also the wildlife and fishing that improve the quality of life.
Monday, July, 02, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Minnesotans are proud of the natural wealth within the state. Minnesota has beautiful lakes and forests, and the conservation practices on the state’s working lands contribute not only to its agricultural productivity, but also the wildlife and fishing that improve the quality of life.
Monday, July, 02, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Concerned about antibiotics in meat
A majority of Americans want antibiotic-free meat, according to a national poll released by Consumer Reports. The report, “Meat on Drugs: The Overuse of Antibiotics in Food Animals and What Supermarkets and Consumers Can Do to Stop It,” is available at ConsumerReports.org.
Monday, July, 02, 2012 - Drovers CattleNetwork - News
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A majority of Americans want antibiotic-free meat, according to a national poll released by Consumer Reports. The report, “Meat on Drugs: The Overuse of Antibiotics in Food Animals and What Supermarkets and Consumers Can Do to Stop It,” is available at ConsumerReports.org.
Monday, July, 02, 2012 - Drovers CattleNetwork - News
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150th anniversary of the Morrill Act
FARGO, N.D. — Happy anniversary, land grants. North Dakota State University hosted a Great Plains Land-Grant Summit June 12 and 13 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of federal legislation that made possible state college and universities such as NDSU, the University of Minnesota, South Dakota State University and Montana State University. More than a century later, those universities remain vital for teaching, research and extension of agricultural and other information to the masses.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - Agweek - News
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FARGO, N.D. — Happy anniversary, land grants. North Dakota State University hosted a Great Plains Land-Grant Summit June 12 and 13 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of federal legislation that made possible state college and universities such as NDSU, the University of Minnesota, South Dakota State University and Montana State University. More than a century later, those universities remain vital for teaching, research and extension of agricultural and other information to the masses.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - Agweek - News
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'Tatty' talk
EAST LOTHIAN, Scotland — Luffness Mains farm has been growing “tatties” — the United Kingdom word for potatoes — since 1914. Owner Allan Stevenson, chairman of the Potato Council of the United Kingdom, hosted a farm tour as part of the commercial/consumer tours associated with the World Potato Congress, May 27 to 30 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - Agweek - News
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EAST LOTHIAN, Scotland — Luffness Mains farm has been growing “tatties” — the United Kingdom word for potatoes — since 1914. Owner Allan Stevenson, chairman of the Potato Council of the United Kingdom, hosted a farm tour as part of the commercial/consumer tours associated with the World Potato Congress, May 27 to 30 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Seed spud crop gets good start
SABIN, Minn. — They’re up. Seed potatoes at the R. Schmidt Potato Co., at Sabin, Minn., are just emerging to 8 inches tall, thanks to a favorable planting season. Randy Schmidt says that despite a hard, fast 2-inch rain on Memorial Day weekend, things are looking good — so far.
Monday, June, 11, 2012 - Agweek - News
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SABIN, Minn. — They’re up. Seed potatoes at the R. Schmidt Potato Co., at Sabin, Minn., are just emerging to 8 inches tall, thanks to a favorable planting season. Randy Schmidt says that despite a hard, fast 2-inch rain on Memorial Day weekend, things are looking good — so far.
Monday, June, 11, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Spud 'congress'
EDINBURGH, Scotland — Potatoes have eyes, but it takes a world of people to see how a crop that came to Europe in 1536 (and the United States in 1719) will be environmentally and economically prosperous so it can help feed a hungry world in 2012 and beyond.
Monday, June, 11, 2012 - Agweek - News
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EDINBURGH, Scotland — Potatoes have eyes, but it takes a world of people to see how a crop that came to Europe in 1536 (and the United States in 1719) will be environmentally and economically prosperous so it can help feed a hungry world in 2012 and beyond.
Monday, June, 11, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Roundup Ready beets closer to deregulation
FARGO, N.D. — A U.S. Department of Agriculture statement issued Friday is another step that could fully deregulate Roundup Ready sugar beets.
Monday, June, 04, 2012 - - News
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FARGO, N.D. — A U.S. Department of Agriculture statement issued Friday is another step that could fully deregulate Roundup Ready sugar beets.
Monday, June, 04, 2012 - - News
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EWG study criticizes crop insurance
WASHINGTON — As the Senate makes plans to take up the farm bill, the Environmental Working Group last week released a study of crop insurance that shows some farms get big premium subsidies including those in North Dakota and Minnesota and urged Congress to consider releasing the names of crop insurance beneficiaries and putting limits on the subsidies.
Monday, June, 04, 2012 - Agweek - News
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WASHINGTON — As the Senate makes plans to take up the farm bill, the Environmental Working Group last week released a study of crop insurance that shows some farms get big premium subsidies including those in North Dakota and Minnesota and urged Congress to consider releasing the names of crop insurance beneficiaries and putting limits on the subsidies.
Monday, June, 04, 2012 - Agweek - News
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