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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

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

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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USDA data show 43 percent decline in soil erosion

WILLMAR — According to the information contained in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest National Resource Inventory of non-federal lands, soil erosion on our nation’s cropland has declined by more than 40 percent during the past 25 years.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , May 15, 2010

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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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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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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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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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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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