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Indiana State Fair
The tragedy at the Indiana State Fair last Saturday has certainly become a media and internet talking point this week. Most of the conversations have gravitated to the same old who is to blame? talk w...
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The County Fair in Five Acts
Act I:With help from Chris Ledoux I love the music of Chris Ledoux. I've never been to a concert and it would only be the most dedicated fan who'd catch his show now as he's been gone for several year...
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Prettner Solon wants ethanol answers

ST. PAUL — The latest two major lieutenant governor candidates know E85, but one wants to know more about the topic.

By Don Davis , June 01, 2010

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Farmers behind but catching up on planting

Farmers are behind their usual progress in planting and high-moisture fields are the main reason, according to a local farming expert. John Cairns, an agronomist in the Davison County office of the South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Service, said rains made for unusually difficult planting conditions in the spring of 2009, and field conditions were even tougher this year.

By Ross Dolan , May 29, 2010

As Corn Belt moves west, Onida shipping grows too

PIERRE — Corn production is expanding westward across South Dakota in a big way. Consequently, Oahe Grain Corporation plans to expand its railroad siding at Onida, so that the elevator can handle more of the fast-growing harvest.

By Bob Mercer , May 20, 2010

Johnson seeks to designate wilderness area in grasslands

Johnson seeks to designate wilderness area in grasslands PIERRE — A part of the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands in southwestern South Dakota would be designated as a wilderness area under a measure introduced Wednesday by South Dakota Sen. Tim Johnson.
Johnson, a Democrat, said the measure would allow balanced, commonsense use of the area covering about 50,000 acres. However, the wilderness designation is likely to face continued strong opposition from some agricultural and outdoor recreation groups.

By Chet Brokaw , May 06, 2010

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FFA members compete at state

FFA members compete at state Sixteen members of the Alexandria FFA chapter saw their year of study pay off when they went to the State FFA convention in St. Paul.

May 05, 2010

Energy crops could bring return to old Midwestern prairie

SIOUX FALLS — The energy crop fields of the future could render an aesthetic similar to the old Midwestern prairie, with a variety of grasses dotting the lowlands, hills and ridges.
The concept of “sculpting the landscape” was envisioned decades ago by North Dakota plant materials specialist Erling Jacobson, who was looking to revegetate fields in the northern Great Plains as a conservation tool.

By Dirk Lammers , April 26, 2010

Ethanol TV spots take on big oil companies

ST. PAUL — The ethanol industry is fighting back against big oil by buying $2.5 million in national television advertising.

By Don Davis , April 13, 2010

Wisconsin continues to narrow milk gap with California

March 22, 2010

Trooper rescues flood-stranded farmer in Lac qui Parle County

Trooper rescues flood-stranded farmer in Lac qui Parle County A State Trooper tied himself to an inflatable raft and rescued a Lac qui Parle County farmer who had become stranded after driving his tractor into a flooded field on Thursday.

By Tribune News , March 18, 2010

Official: Ag land valuation measure could cost county

Director of Equalization Kathy Goetsch appeared Tuesday before the Davison County Commission and expressed concern about HB 1202 and its potential costs for the county.
The bill, before the state Legislature, addresses the state’s new method of assessing agricultural land based on production rather than market value. The original HB 1202 was “hoghoused,” or extensively rewritten and sent on to the Senate for further consideration.

By Ross Dolan , March 10, 2010

Thief River Falls-area dairy admits to odor errors

ST. PAUL — A Thief River Falls-area dairy told the Minnesota Appeals Court Thursday that it could have done a better job of warning neighbors about odors coming from the operation’s cleanup efforts.

March 05, 2010

Rail panel closes book on ethanol loan default

PIERRE — Seven years after the Tri State Ethanol plant at Rosholt went into bankruptcy, the State Railroad Board decided Thursday to forego the remaining interest owed on a loan made to assist the project.
Board members voted 5-1 to declare the loan paid in full. The board has recovered the loan principal of $334,756 and received $11,237 in interest. There was $92,281 interest owed on the loan at the time of the 2003 bankruptcy filing.

By Bob Mercer , February 19, 2010

Peterson warns of possible farm support changes

MARSHALL, Minn. — U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson warned that agriculture needs to be ready for major changes to farm support programs as the country comes to grip with the current financial situation.

By Tom Cherveny , February 17, 2010

Apply now for state's soybean ambassador program

The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (MSR&PC) is currently seeking applicants for the 2010 Soybean Ambassador Program.

January 20, 2010

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2010 looks to be OK year for farmers

FARGO, N.D. — Area farmers have a chance to make a few bucks in 2010, according to early budget projections by a North Dakota State University farm management specialist.

By Jonathan Knutson , January 11, 2010

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