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Tunneling out a role

Tunneling out a role Use of high tunnels is growing in the Upper Midwest

By Jonathan Knutson , July 23, 2012

150th anniversary of the Morrill Act

150th anniversary of the Morrill Act FARGO, N.D. — Happy anniversary, land grants. North Dakota State University hosted a Great Plains Land-Grant Summit June 12 and 13 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of federal legislation that made possible state college and universities such as NDSU, the University of Minnesota, South Dakota State University and Montana State University. More than a century later, those universities remain vital for teaching, research and extension of agricultural and other information to the masses.

By Mikkel Pates , June 18, 2012

Coming back to spuds

Coming back to spuds FARGO, N.D. — Andy Robinson doesn’t pretend to have all the answers. But he promises to do his best to get them.

By Jonathan Knutson , June 18, 2012

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Sidney Sugars' Sing to retire

Sidney Sugars' Sing to retire Steve Sing, 62, the first and only general manager of the Sidney Sugars Co. plant in Sidney, Mont., has announced he’ll retire at the end of May. Sidney Sugars is a subsidiary of American Crystal Sugar Co., where Sing has spent the bulk of his professional career — almost 37 years.

By Mikkel Pates , April 23, 2012

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Extension potato agronomist named

Andrew Robinson has been named North Dakota State University/University of Minnesota Extension potato agronomist.

By Agweek staff report , March 20, 2012

Dialed in

Dialed in Like a growing number of agriculturalists, Rick Swenson uses his cell phone for more than talking. Swenson, a regional agronomist for Crop Production Services, has found several “apps” for his phone that help him do his job more efficiently

By Jonathan Knutson , January 30, 2012

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Second-generation biofuels require organization, grower education

ST. PAUL — Twenty-one billion gallons of second-generation biofuels made from non-grain feedstocks must enter the nation’s fuel supply by 2022, as mandated by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. These biofuels can be made from perennial grasses, corn stover, hybrid poplar and straw, just to mention a few sources.

By Douglas G. Tiffany, University of Minnesota Extension , July 12, 2010

Top-performing farmers characterized by attitudes, goals

ST. PAUL — Farmers, lenders, educators and many others in agriculture have a long history of wondering why some farmers perform better than others. Since conditions vary over time, we need to keep asking the question in order to have the best answers.

By Kent Olson, University of Minnesota Extension , July 12, 2010

Growers: Takes more than 2 to SweeTango

Growers: Takes more than 2 to SweeTango The deal just seemed wrong to Vince Steffen.

By Mike Longaecker , June 30, 2010

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Plan now for successful 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 , March 30, 2010

Limit risk when selecting corn hybrids for 2010

ST. PAUL — You can reduce risk when selecting corn hybrids by using information from many sources, including universities, grower associations, seed companies, and on-farm strip trials. Results from unbiased, replicated trials are especially important.

By Jeff Coulter, University of Minnesota Extension , January 13, 2010

Farm legal series now available on U of M Extension Web site

ST. PAUL — Farming has become more than just producing crops and livestock. Marketing and production contracts, farm leases, security interests, bankruptcy, rights of unsecured creditors and many other legal issues have become a part of farming.

By University of Minnesota Extension , December 01, 2009

Open crop insurance claim if corn mold is suspected

ST. PAUL — The late harvest and extremely wet weather has resulted in several problems for farmers including the appearance of mold on the ears in standing corn. Many farmers are asking what they need do to make sure they comply with all crop insurance procedures for any crop loss.

By Gary A. Hachfeld, University of Minnesota Extension , November 30, 2009

Minnesota’s kiwifruit dream may come to your backyard

The University of Minnesota Horticultural Research Center near Victoria, Minn., has cold-hardy kiwifruits under development. The area on the west side of the Twin Cities is a hotbed of horticultural thinking, with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum nearby, as well as other orchards in nearby Chanhassen. The horticulture efforts here date to 1860s.

By Mikkel Pates , September 14, 2009

SweeTango growers say apple is ripe for success

SweeTango growers say apple is ripe for success LAKE CITY, Minn. – Tim Byrne picked an apple from the spindly tree, sliced it and popped a chunk into his mouth. He couldn’t have been more pleased as he chomped and got a juicy blast of sweet-tart flavor.

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Writer , September 04, 2009

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