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Report finds efficiency of ethanol production from corn is improving

WILLMAR — A new report from the Office of Energy Policy and New Uses indicates that the net energy gain from converting corn to ethanol is improving in efficiency.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , July 10, 2010

Farm groups differ sharply on climate legislation

WILLMAR — Farm groups differ sharply in their approach to climate change legislation, and whether they should even be engaged in its development, according to speakers at the recent Minnesota Agriculture, Climate and Energy Forum at Ridgewater College in Willmar.

By Tom Cherveny , July 06, 2010

Data show top-performing farmers characterized by attitudes, goals

ST. PAUL — Farmers, lenders, educators and many others in agriculture have a long history of wondering why some farmers perform better than others. Since conditions vary over time, we need to keep asking the question in order to have the best answers.

By Kent Olson, University of Minnesota Extension , July 03, 2010

Study verifies effectiveness of USDA’s market development work

WILLMAR — An independent study by IHS Global Insight Inc. found that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s international market development programs have had a positive and significant impact on U.S. agricultural trade.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , June 26, 2010

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Cattlemen’s Tour set for July 13

MORRIS — The West Central Cattlemen welcome beef producers, agri-businessmen, and consumers to the annual Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Summer Tour and Trade Show. The tour spotlights innovations in marketing, management and technology.

By Tribune News , June 19, 2010

Control volunteer soybean in corn

ST. PAUL — Volunteer soybean in corn is a fairly recent phenomenon caused by widespread use of the glyphosate-resistant technology in corn and soybean. My colleagues and I at University of Minnesota Extension have received several recent inquiries about cost-effective control procedures.

By Jeff Gunsolus, University of Minnesota Extension , June 19, 2010

New program encourages land transitions to beginning farmers

WILLMAR — One of the biggest obstacles facing young people who dream of making production agriculture a viable occupational choice is the availability of productive and affordable cropland.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , June 19, 2010

Continued decline in honey bee colonies confirmed by latest survey

WILLMAR — According to a recent survey conducted by the Apiary Inspectors of America and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, beekeepers report a 33.8 percent decline in managed honey bee colonies nationwide. The reported losses were from all causes during the period of October 2009 to April 2010.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , June 12, 2010

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New USDA study identifies local gaps in meat processing

WILLMAR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a preliminary study revealing existing gaps within regional food systems regarding the availability of slaughter facilities for small meat and poultry producers.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , June 05, 2010

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More regional consumers buying their produce directly from farms that grow it

More regional consumers buying their produce directly from farms that grow it Instead of heading to local grocery stores for produce and meats, some area consumers are buying directly from the farm.

By Heidi Shaffer, Forum Communications Co. , June 05, 2010

Dairy is $4.6 billion industry in state, second only to swine in livestock sector

WILLMAR — There may be fewer dairy farms and cows than in previous years, but the dairy production and processing industry remains a powerful force in west central Minnesota and for the entire state.

By Gretchen Schlosser , June 03, 2010

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Tough winter leads to rising cattle, hog prices

MITCHELL, S.D. — In a year filled with economic turmoil, cattle and hog prices are rising thanks to an unusually tough winter.

By Ross Dolan, Forum Communications Co. , May 15, 2010

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USDA data show 43 percent decline in soil erosion

WILLMAR — According to the information contained in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest National Resource Inventory of non-federal lands, soil erosion on our nation’s cropland has declined by more than 40 percent during the past 25 years.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , May 15, 2010

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Soybean seed in short supply in some areas

Soybean seed is in short supply for some area farmers. But the best bet is that producers should have enough to finish planting unless a wide swath of frost kills young bean plants and forces reseeding.

By By Jonathan Knutson, By Jonathan Knutson Forum Communications Co. , May 15, 2010

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Dairy Days cattle show is June 11

WILLMAR — The West Central Dairy Days Cattle Show will be at 10:30 a.m. June 11 at the Kandiyohi County Fairgrounds. Youth from ages 5 to 19 (as of Jan. 1) can exhibit. There are classes for all six dairy breeds plus cross-breeds, junior and grand champion overall, plus junior and senior showmanship.

By Tribune News , May 08, 2010

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