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Tesch honored at 2010 All-Ag Banquet in Renville County
BIRD ISLAND — George Tesch, of rural Olivia, received the distinguished service award at the 2010 annual ag banquet on March 13 at the Island Ballroom, Bird Island.By Tribune News , March 20, 2010
Tolifson joins board of American Coalition for Ethanol
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Dale Tolifson has joined the American Coalition for Ethanol board of directors as a representative of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.By Tribune News , March 20, 2010
Judge allows Roundup Ready sugar beets - for 2010, at least
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge ruled Tuesday that farmers can plant and harvest their genetically engineered sugar beets this year, saying the the economic impact too great and that environmental groups waited too long to request that the crop be yanked from the ground and otherwise barred from the market.By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , March 18, 2010
Poultry workshops set this month in Hutchinson, Lamberton
FAIRMONT — University of Minnesota Extension and Rural Advantage are offering three poultry workshops for those who are currently producing poultry or for those that are interested in getting started. The sites include Hutchinson and Lamberton. There is a cost to attend and registration is necessary. There will be CDs with the information presented and further materials for each attendee.By Tribune News , March 06, 2010
Minnesota Turkey Council elects new members
ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s turkey growers have elected five members to serve on the Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council. The council members are turkey industry representatives who serve as leaders and advocates for the Minnesota turkey industry and work to improve its profitability and viability. The council meets about eight times per year and board members serve three-year terms.By Tribune News , March 06, 2010
Workshop on manure is March 31
MANKATO — A manure value workshop is March 31 at the Minnesota Pork Office, 151 Saint Andrews Court, Mankato. The workshop begins at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 12:30 p.m. with lunch.By Tribune News , March 06, 2010
Plan for spring flood uncertainties
ST. PAUL — A combination of climate features — including a wet fall season and heavy, wet snowfalls all winter — have elevated the risk of spring flooding on many Minnesota watersheds. One obvious consequence of spring flooding in western and southern Minnesota counties would be delayed field working conditions in the agricultural landscape.By Mark Seeley, University of Minnesota Extension , March 06, 2010
Storage facility loan program to be discussed during Ag Show
WILLMAR — During this year’s Willmar Ag Show, farmers and representatives from businesses that sell and install grain storage bins, grain dryers or grain handling equipment will have two opportunities to learn how the 2008 farm bill modified and expanded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Storage Facility Loan program.By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , March 06, 2010
Pain remains for dairy, beef
Tough times continue for area beef and dairy producers, with the latter particularly hard hit.By Jonathan Knutson , February 27, 2010
Area dairy farmers elected to state board
ST. PAUL — Eleven new members have been elected to the Minnesota Dairy Research and Promotion Council board. Board members represent dairy farmers in their district and make decisions regarding the expenditure of dairy check-off funds. They also oversee the promotion council’s activities and serve as advocates for Minnesota’s dairy industryBy Tribune News , February 27, 2010
Watch stored grain to prevent little problems from becoming big ones
ST. PAUL — This spring could be a critical time to monitor stored grain — especially higher moisture grain.By Bill Wilcke, University of Minnesota Extension , February 27, 2010
USDA hopes to address veterinarian shortages
WILLMAR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is implementing a new program that it hopes will address veterinary shortages throughout rural America by repaying the student loans of qualified veterinarians in return for their services in areas suffering from a lack of veterinarians.By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , February 27, 2010
All-Breeds Convention is March 4-6 in Willmar
WILLMAR — The Minnesota All-Breeds Convention, “Together Again in 2010,” will be March 4-6 at the Holiday Inn and Willmar Conference Center.By Tribune News , February 27, 2010
Local ‘Barriers to Beans’ session set March 11
ATWATER — Several University of Minnesota Extension educators and specialists have scheduled corn and soybean production meetings called “Barriers to Bushels,” including a meeting March 11 at the Atwater Community Center.By Tribune News , February 20, 2010
Sign-up deadline for vegetable program is March 1
WILLMAR — Minnesota fruit and vegetable growers have until March 1 to apply for a special program that will allow more flexibility in meeting the requirements of the farm bill, without sacrificing their eligibility for future benefits.By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , February 20, 2010
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