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Tough times, tough choices
It's been a tough spring for many area ranchers. April was horrible for calving. Now, hay is running short; what remains is expensive. And because it's been so cold, pastures are greening up later tha...
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Agriculture faces increasing scrutiny from people and organizations that are far-removed from the land and the sources of their food. Our food doesnt come from a grocery storetheyre just the distribut...
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Ag in ’08

The new year can’t come soon enough for some North Dakota farmers and ranchers, if only to get a mental break from a 2008 roller coaster ride that ended with falling prices all around. “There were some challenges,” said Jay Nissen, a Larimore, N.D., farmer who grows corn as his No. 1 crop. “But during the winter, we tend to forget about all the troubles.”

By Dave Kolpack , January 02, 2009

Ag payments divide McCain, Obama

ST. PAUL — John McCain was talking to reporters on his Straight Talk Express bus earlier this year, speeding past Minnesota corn fields while saying the federal government has no business subsidizing farmers who grow that crop, or any other.

By DON DAVIS St. Paul Capitol Bureau , October 17, 2008

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Low-risk conservation tillage reduces soil erosion

ST. PAUL — Many things affect the impact of agriculture on soil and water quality in Minnesota. Annual rowcrops like corn and soybeans don’t protect the soil from direct raindrop impact until the leaf canopy closes, which is usually mid- to late June.

By JODI DEJONG-HUGHES, U OF M EXTENSION , June 03, 2008

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North Dakota State breaks ground on ag research projects

Two new projects at North Dakota State University are aimed at crop and livestock research. Gov. John Hoeven’s office said he joined campus and state officials at Friday groundbreaking ceremonies for NDSU’s new research greenhouse and Beef Cattle Research Center.

May 31, 2008

Talking ag in the classroom

Farm Bureau program connects kids with calf, dairy industry

By Julie Buntjer , May 22, 2008

Active TB case reported in Nobles County

Health official says public not at risk

By Julie Buntjer , May 20, 2008

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Surveying the nation’s agriculture

Starting May 27, farmers and ranchers in North Dakota will hear from the National Agriculture Statistics Service in regards to their operations in an effort to better form agricultural policy.

May 10, 2008

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Farm legislation passes conference committees

House, Senate expected to consider Farm Bill next week

By Julie Buntjer , May 09, 2008

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Area teams take top honors at Minnesota State FFA Convention

WORTHINGTON — Southwest Minnesota FFA members have proven they know their stuff when it comes to judging a good piece of meat and meat cuts.

By Julie Buntjer , May 06, 2008

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WHS Envirothon teams dominate region contest

WORTHINGTON — Worthington High School FFA teams took first and third place last week at the regional Envirothon contest at Camden State Park near Lynd.

By Julie Buntjer , May 06, 2008

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Ag Matters column: Include grasses with your alfalfa seeding

Including grasses in your new alfalfa seeding is worth considering. Years ago, mixing grasses with alfalfa was standard practice, whether seeding an oat companion crop and/or including timothy or smooth bromegrass with the under-sown alfalfa. This practice lost favor for a time, but recent developments in forage testing and some frustrations with alfalfa winter injury have helped restore the respect that grasses, somewhat unfairly, lost.

By by Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk Extension? , March 30, 2008

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Ag comes to the classroom

Inside the classrooms of Minnesota State Community & Technical College-Detroit Lakes, other groups from schools in Lake Park-Audubon, Ogema/Waubun, White Earth and Detroit Lakes (Holy Rosary, Rossman and Roosevelt) learn about hogs, sheep, beef, dairy, grains, turkeys and sugar beets, as well as soils and farm safety.

By Vicki Gerdes , March 24, 2008

Ag Trends Conference set March 27

The fourth annual Ag Trends Conference will be held at the Event Center of the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen on Thursday, March 27.

March 17, 2008

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Ag Matters column: Transplant cramped houseplants now

If you have looked at your houseplants within the last week or two, you probably have noticed some new growth at the ends of the branches or shoots.

By by Jim Stordahl , February 24, 2008

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Survey benefits all in the ag industry

Information is a powerful ally. Producers can provide information about what they do and need done through a nationwide survey which evaluates and informs those in the agricultural industry and government on how best to institute change across the state and nation.

February 16, 2008

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