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Its back to the bullet format this week. I give five bullets points that do not warrant a column on their own but together fill the cylinder quite well. Bullet One: Whenever I am in Thief River Fal...
Posted on 7/8/11 at 8:13 AM
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Cattle are warm-blooded, winter-weather ready

Cattle are warm-blooded, winter-weather ready Winter weather woes have not been a major concern for North Dakota’s livestock producers in recent years because of warmer seasons.

By Betsy Simon , December 21, 2012

Fed ag officials huddle to look at 'disastrous' N.D. crop losses

It was an emergency meeting because of the record damage that may be hitting the state’s crops, what officials said in a news release “may be a disastrous year for farmers and ranchers in the state.”

By Stephen J. Lee , June 27, 2011

FSA still vital, official says

Federal agricultural spending in programs administered by the Farm Service Agency most likely will take a hit, but the organization will continue to play a major role in U.S. agriculture, the executive director of the North Dakota FSA says.

By Jonathan Knutson , March 14, 2011

ND FSA director talks about his position, agency

Don’t try to tell Aaron Krauter, executive director of the North Dakota Farm Service Agency, that he works for the government.

By Jonathan Knutson , March 14, 2011

Cropland values, cash rents higher in 2010

WILLMAR — Following a modest decline in 2009, Minnesota cropland values moved higher again in 2010. Meanwhile, average cash rental rates for Minnesota cropland continued their uninterrupted and steady upward climb.

By Wes Nelson, FSA executive director , September 11, 2010

88 percent of U.S. farms considered small family farms

WILLMAR — Despite the fact that large-scale farming operations now produce the bulk of our nation’s agricultural products, a recent study found that a vast majority of the farms in the United States are owned by what the U.S. Department of Agriculture defines as small family farming operations.

By Wes Nelson, Farm Service Agency executive director , August 28, 2010

Latest report shows 1.7 percent of U.S. agricultural land owned by foreigners

A new publication released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides the latest information regarding the amount of U.S. agricultural land that is owned by foreign persons.

By Wes Nelson, FSA executive director , August 14, 2010

Limited haying or grazing of CRP acres is allowed

WILLMAR — Livestock producers seeking additional supplies of hay should note that local Farm Service Agency offices are now accepting requests to allow limited haying or grazing of land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program.

By Wes Nelson, Farm Service Agency executive director , July 31, 2010

FSA seeks nominations

The Grand Forks County Farm Service Agency is seeking nominations of farmer and ranchers for the local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee. The nomination period continues through Monday, Aug. 2, 2010, with the election taking place between Friday, Nov. 5, and the close of business on Monday, Dec. 6.

July 22, 2010

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

Nominations sought for Farm Service Agency committee

The election of agricultural producers to the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee is important to all farmers, whether beginning or long established, with large or small operations.

July 02, 2010

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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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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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