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Program sign-up deadline is June 1

WILLMAR — Local Farm Service Agency offices continue to accept requests to participate in either the Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment program or the Average Crop Revenue Election program. Application requests will continue to be accepted through the sign-up deadline of June1.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , May 08, 2010

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Developers of self-propelled rock picker conducting demonstrations in Sebeka area

Developers of self-propelled rock picker conducting demonstrations in Sebeka area SEBEKA — On a field in northeast Otter Tail County, littered with field stones ranging from pebbles to volleyballs, the RP 1000 moves onward and then upward.

By Mikkel Pates, Forum Communications Co. , May 08, 2010

Minnesota FFA announces honorary degree recipients

MINNEAPOLIS — Sixteen teachers, individuals and companies who have demonstrated continued success and support of the FFA and/or agricultural education will receive 2010 honorary degrees from Minnesota FFA.

By Tribune News , April 24, 2010

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Orsten is finalist for 2010 ‘Stars Over Minnesota’

MINNEAPOLIS — Students across the state will be recognized by the FFA and AgStar Financial Services through the “Stars Over Minnesota” awards at the annual Minnesota FFA Convention, which is Sunday through Tuesday at the University of Minnesota campus.

By Tribune News , April 24, 2010

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USDA forecasts record soybean acreage in 2010

WILLMAR — According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Prospective Plantings report, farmers intend to plant a record-high 78.1 million acres of soybeans in 2010, up 1 percent from last year’s previous record.

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

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Researchers want to see how N.D. prairie region affects bee health

A University of Minnesota-backed research team has embarked on a three-year, $500,000 study to determine how the changing landscape in North Dakota’s prairie pothole region affects the health of bees and their ability to pollinate crops nationwide.

By Chuck Haga, Forum Communications Co. , April 10, 2010

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Extended season for produce among topics for Season Extension Day on May 6

LAMBERTON — Are you interested in learning about low-input methods of growing produce earlier in the spring and later in the fall? Season Extension Day at the University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center near Lamberton is May 6 and will highlight a number of topics relating to earlier and later vegetable and fruit production techniques.

By Tribune News , April 03, 2010

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Plan now for successful decisions on corn planting

ST. PAUL — With field work just around the corner, now is the time to evaluate decisions related to corn planting. University of Minnesota research can help you make decisions such as when to plant, what soil conditions to consider and how deep to plant.

By Jeff Coulter, University of Minnesota Extension. , April 03, 2010

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FSA has loans available to assist youth ag projects, beginning farmers

WILLMAR — According to the 2007 Census of Agriculture, the average age of Minnesota’s farmers is 55.3 years. That statistic alone highlights the urgency of encouraging young people to consider production agriculture as their occupation of choice. The very future of American agriculture will require passing onto the next generation the knowledge, experience and capability to succeed in an occupation related to production agriculture.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , April 03, 2010

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Free webinars for pork, livestock farmers planned

MANKATO — A webinar on risk management in swine production and a Spanish-language Pork Quality Assurance Plus certification training webinar are planned for March and April.

By Tribune News , March 27, 2010

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United Soybean Board seeks soybean farmers for See for Yourself program

ST. LOUIS — The United Soybean Board and soybean check-off invite U.S. soybean farmers to apply for the third annual See for Yourself program.

By Tribune News , March 27, 2010

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Despite trends, research shows small farms still vital to U.S. agriculture

WILLMAR — To even the most casual observer, it’s quite obvious that farming has changed a lot over the years. Not only is today’s farm machinery bigger and more efficient, but so is the typical farming operation — whether it be a grain or livestock operation.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , March 27, 2010

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Corn Growers elect three board members

SHAKOPEE — Delegates to the Minnesota Corn Growers Association annual meeting elected three new members to the state board: Tom Haag of Eden Valley, Gerald Mulder of Renville and Bruce Peterson of Northfield.

By Tribune News , March 20, 2010

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USDA and MnDOT promote creation of living snow fences

WILLMAR — This winter season has served as a reminder that driving on snow-covered roads in Minnesota can be a real challenge, especially when the wind blows. Almost all of us have experienced driving in near white-out conditions and know personally both the fear and danger that they create.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , March 20, 2010

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MPCA to host videoconference on manure plans under new general permit

ST. PAUL — Regional offices of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will host a videoconference Friday on writing manure management plans under the new 2011-2016 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for large feedlots.

By Tribune News , March 20, 2010

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