Agriculture News
Wheat prices dip slightly following USDA report
Wheat prices fell slightly after USDA came out with its latest supply and demand report earlier this month.
Become a Minnesota Master Naturalist
Morris Minn. - Do you enjoy learning about the natural world? If so, consider becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer!
Technology provides information on state of the silage pile
GREENWALD, Minn. - An infrared camera is one tool that Jeff Berdan uses to determine the condition of silage.
New feed product enhances gain and feed efficiency in beef cattle
A new feed ingredient made from plant extracts is offering help to beef cattle producers as they look to improve their bottom line.
International Sugarbeet Institute scheduled for Grand Forks on March 14-15
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Billed as the largest sugarbeet trade show in North America, the International Sugarbeet Institute is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Winter Show celebrates 75th anniversary
VALLEY CITY, N.D. - The North Dakota Winter Show, the region's longest running ag show, is celebrating a milestone event this year - it's 75th anniversary.
Wheat growers will have a new wheat herbicide in weed control toolbox this year
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved the sale of Huskie¨ Complete herbicide for post-emergence use on spring wheat, winter wheat and durum, according to an announcement during a recent tel
Meyer fine tuning dairy ration in Stearns County
SAUK CENTRE, Minn. - Warm and dry days marked the end of January and first days of February in central Minnesota.
Running on vapor
The lead story on the front page of the Jan. 30 Wall Street Journal reported "that a ?significant amount'" of an estimated $1.2 billion in customer money that disappeared when investment bank MF Globa
ASA President Participates in Signing Ceremony at US-China Ag Symposium
Des Moines, Feb. 16, 2012 -- American Soybean Association (ASA) President Steve Wellman joined a delegation from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, led by Assistant Minister Yu Jianhua, and leaders fro
Minimizing traffic is a management tool for pig farms
COURTLAND, Minn. - About 0.44 inch of rain-equivalent snow fell during the month of January in Nicollet County.
USDA Gearing Up to Conduct 2012 Census of Agriculture
Washington, February 10, 2012 - Surveys are now arriving in mailboxes around the nation to help identify all active farms in the United States.
New dairy economist begins work on behalf of dairy producers
In the short time since he officially began his work as a dairy economist with the Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center, Marin Bozic (MAH rin BO zic) has traveled more than 5,000 miles getting to know
Bridging the gap: How multi-generational farming operations make major purchase decisions
When multi-generational farming operations make major purchases, the decision-making process often involves two different perspectives. Each farming operation is different, but similar factors shape m
Alltech speaker says more nourishment, not just food, needed in world
Alison Leary says more people are dying today from links to obesity in the world than to starvation.
State Fair and Farm Bureau Federation Accepting Century Farm Applications
ST. PAUL, MINN. -- Minnesota families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more are encouraged to apply for the 2012 Century Farms Program.
Grower contracts available from Midwest Shippers
Grain and soybean farmers contemplating their 2012 planting decisions may want to check out the newest "Grower Contracts Available" service listing from the Midwest Shippers Association (MSA).
Farms need working capital of 15-25 percent gross revenue
Working capital is one of the key financial measurements that you and your lender should be analyzing before the 2012 crop year begins. Just to review, working capital is the dollar amount available f
Research shows students receptive to low-cal flavored milk
School children showed a favorable response to lower-calorie flavored milk products, according to research funded by the Dairy Research Institute, which is primarily funded by the dairy checkoff progr
World Dairy Expo rising in national trade show rankings
In an announcement today, EXPO Magazine has listed Wisconsin's World Dairy Expo as #12 in their listing of the Top 25 Fast-Growing Shows of 2011. This ranking concentrates on performance metrics, conf




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