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What I Learned About Farming Today:
Corn is waist high by first of July
The cornfields of west central Minnesota are rapidly closing, with heights reaching well over 3 feet. . .More »
a blog by Andrea Johnson
The cornfields of west central Minnesota are rapidly closing, with heights reaching well over 3 feet. . .More »
a blog by Andrea Johnson
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Quaterly manufacturer product directory.
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Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)
Final USDA ruling effective March 16, 2009
Final USDA ruling effective March 16, 2009
Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)
Overview & Examples of COOL put together by Rutgers University
Overview & Examples of COOL put together by Rutgers University
Country Living
Humor, health, and good eating.
Humor, health, and good eating.
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More Country Flavors Recipes from the Midwest.
More Country Flavors Recipes from the Midwest.
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Income losses in pork industry addressed by producer groups
Pork producers have experienced 22 months of below breakeven prices for finishing hogs. The drain in equity and cash flow is weighing on the hog industry. . .More »
More U.S. households subscribe to high-speed Internet service
Senior citizens and rural Americans increased their subscriptions to high speed Internet (broadband) in 2009 over 2008. . .More »
Strong markets for confection sunflower, in-shell and kernel
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. - In these tough economic times consumers cut some items from their budget but, it appears, not sunflower seeds. . .More »
EU producers see how biotech crops fit into farm rotations
HAZELTON, N.D. - Producers from the European Union (EU) on a recent biotechnology tour to the U.S. say they want to be able to grow and buy herbicide-tolerant. . .More »
Many pieces put in place for reclaiming dairy sand
LITTLE FALLS, Minn. - Scherping Farms found the right bedding for their cows - sand. Now they've found the right system for separating the. . .More »
BeefTalk: How does one stay in the beef business successfully?
NDSU Extension Servic. . .More »
Improving weaning weights without breaking our banks or our backs
and Alfredo DiCostanz. . .More »
Producers' interest in tile drainage continues to grow
Farmers along both sides of the Red River continue to show more interest in tile drainage as a way to control excessive moisture in their fields. . .More »
Custom cutters see better yields as they move north from Texas
The hard red winter wheat (HRWW) crop is beginning to yield better as Altendorf Harvesting crews head further north. . .More »
Bayer CropScience offers innovative seed treatment for sunflowers
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. - Bayer CropScience is bringing innovation to sunflower production. . .More »
SDSU wheat pathologist: Stem rust threats still possible
BROOKINGS, S.D. - More than 50 years ago, wheat stem rust resulted in a 35 percent loss of crop in one South Dakota growing season. South Dakota State. . .More »
Hot/humid weather in late June helps crops grow
LEWISTON, Minn. - Conditions were sultry across southeast Minnesota in late June. . .More »
Corn/soybeans growing rapidly at Grommersch operation
NICOLLET, Minn. - Timely rains and heat - as well as timely sprayings - helped the crops thrive at the Grommersch farms in June. . .More »
Warm weather in southwest Minnesota aids corn progress
WORTHINGTON, Minn. - With warm weather and moisture, the crops in the Worthington, Minn., area have started to take off. Minnesota crop watcher Galen. . .More »
Good growing conditions in mid-June at Thalmann Seeds
PLATO, Minn. - Southern McLeod County is a garden spot this summer, but regular rainfall will be needed to maintain the fast growing crops. . .More »
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Flu cases close Wis. camp; 1 case is swine fluSILVER LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Flu cases have forced the temporary shut down of a summer camp operated b. . .More »
Flu cases close Wis. camp; 1 case is swine flu
SILVER LAKE, Wis. - Flu cases have forced the temporary shut down of a summer camp operated by the S. . .More »
Nebraska officials say flu safety needed at camps
Nebraska health officials are advising summer camp operators and participants to take precautions ag. . .More »
Award winning cattleman
CORVALLIS - If you ask Ralph Larson what it is that he likes about Shorthorn cattle, you better have. . .More »
Jim McKee: Morgan, Buffett and The Panic of 1907
Perhaps in part because of its agriculture-based economy, Nebraska did not seem to suffer greatly in. . .More »
Reader Comments
Andrea JohnsonOne too many zeros up above. We received 0.10-inch on June 24.. . .More »
Annette Hyland
The customer really says good things about his dealership and yet not once did the name come up.He w. . .More »
Char Hollingsworth UM Extension plant pathologist
Northwest Minnesota had scattered rain showers today. We didn't get too much water, but while it wa. . .More »
Nick
to quote the article "Martens kept the acreage in native grasses - Timothy, brome, and orchard grass. . .More »
Dan Flicker
Michele, thank you for mentioning MMPA in your article. We did have a great day at the capital with . . .More »
Tonni Canaday
Where are all of you now. The country is in the mess that the Agri reports of 2004-2005 said would h. . .More »
bindu
have u doneany research on prevention /management of preharvest sprouting. . .More »
admin
This link might be of some help: www.stateagfinance.org/minnesota.html. . .More »
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This Issue
Special Sections Agri-Tech Also
What I Learned About Farming Today
Corn is waist high by first of JulyThe cornfields of west central Minnesota are rapidly closing, with heights reaching well over 3 feet. . .More »
AgBuzz Blogs
Bacterial leaf stripe of wheat: It’s that time of yearBacterial leaf stripe is a disease that can usually be found on wheat in the Red River Valley (RRV) . . .More »
Wind Burned Wheat
The hot windy weather this past weekend may have caused some wind burn damage to just emerging leaf . . .More »
Soil Temperature
Usually, in some educational setting, soil temperature is listed when someone lists the various fact. . .More »
Fungicide treatments on spring wheat: A post-flowering option?
The decision of whether to spray at an early flower growth stage to manage Fusarium head blight (FHB. . .More »
The StopBlog - What the heck is Drainage Water Management
I want to plug an event coming up next month in Des Moines: it’s the Drainage Water Management. . .More »
Comments
Comment on Soil Temperature by Jerome LensingThanks for the comment. You are correct. When dry soil and cool soil temperatures come together, Ge. . .More »
Comment on Sulfur For 2009? by Daniel Kaiser
George had a good discussion on soil temperature and sulfur mineralization, it may have something to. . .More »
Comment on Sulfur For 2009? by Daniel Kaiser
We dry spread some on some field this spring at V3 and it appeared to help the crop green up. I am . . .More »
Comment on Soil Temperature by Jerry Moulton American Bionutrients Corp.
George, I have to give credit when credit is due and you are due it .Your article on soil temps not . . .More »
Comment on Sulfur For 2009? by Jeff
I have a stand of corn that appears to be very sulfur deficient. How and what do I apply? If using. . .More »
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Slideshows
Title: Grasslands come alive in 2008Date: Jun. 18th, 2008 Cattle and sheep producers are looking for alternatives to feeding corn. Public and private grazing lands are one option. The grasslands of west central Minnesota were just waking up during this NRCS hosted tour in mid-June. PLAY » |
Title: Producer Progess ReportersDate: Jun. 8th, 2008 Minnesota Farm Guide is following these farmers in 2008 as they grow crops and raise livestock. PLAY » |
Title: Farmfest 2007Date: Aug. 8th, 2007 Debate over the 2007 Farm Bill heated up an already hot day at Farmfest 2007, near Redwood Falls in south central Minnesota. PLAY » |
Videos
Dreaming of a White Christmas By U of Minn. - Mark Seeley Dreaming of a White Christmas |
Spray Nozzle Demo By Andrea Johnson  Spray Nozzle Demo |
U of M at Farmfest By Univesity of Minnesota Extension  Video from Farmfest |
Fuel Winner By Andrea Johnson  Video of Gary Patterson, winner of $1000 of fuel |
Eco-Friendly Planting By University of Minnesota Extension  Strip-till and no-till planting practices are becoming popular in Minnesota farm country thanks in part to outreach efforts from University of Minnesota Extension. |
Field report from Southeast Minnesota By Andrea Johnson  Kent Dornink, a SE Minnesota producer, talks about how his and other producers' corn emergence is coming along. |
Testing Yamaha Rhinos By Terry Alveshere  Testing Yamaha Rhinos, Knoxvile Tennessee |
North American Farm and Power Show By Andrea Johnson  MFG Coverage of the North American Farm and Power Show |
Minnesota TB Status By Andrea Johnson  Ted Radintz of the MN Dept of Ag talks with MFG about the TB status |
Minnesota TB Status Update By Andrea Johnson  MN State Vet Bill Hartmann talks about the MN TB status |
Regional Blogs
Blogs from university extension agents and editors around the region.Ag Directory
North Dakota ag business directory.Loose Ends Blog
Editor Mark Conlon's thoughts.Country Living
Health, humor, and recipes for the country life.Nuts & Bolts
Quarterly manufacturer product directory.New Products
New farm product press releases/reviews.
Reader Comments
Andrea JohnsonOne too many zeros up above. We received 0.10-inch on June 24.. . .More »
Annette Hyland
The customer really says good things about his dealership and yet not once did the name come up.He w. . .More »
Char Hollingsworth UM Extension plant pathologist
Northwest Minnesota had scattered rain showers today. We didn't get too much water, but while it wa. . .More »
Nick
to quote the article "Martens kept the acreage in native grasses - Timothy, brome, and orchard grass. . .More »
New Products
Kuhn EL 122/162 Tillers
NH Discbine Disc Head
Two new Discbine heads and a new crop merger attachment are the latest advancements to boost the productivity of New Holland’s high-capacity, self-propelled Speedrower windrowers. At 18 ft., the 770HD header has an extremely wide disc cut, while the 750HD specialty header is designed for the special harvesting of grass seed.
Crary Air Reel
The Crary Air Reel is an air system that helps your combine obtain the maximum yield out of your crop and will add soy bean bushels to your hopper. The Air Reel quickly moves the crop off the cutterbar and into the auger. Dry crops, such as, soybeans that shatter and are otherwise lost at the front of the cutterbar can be saved by the specialized air reel.
Crary Big Top
The Crary Big Top combine hopper extension now fits the new Case IH Models 6088 and 7088. Adding a Big Top will increase the grain hopper’s capacity to hold an additional 75 bushels, giving you the ability to carry up to 390 bushels. Other features the Big Top offers are quick set-up, easy view grain level windows, rust resistant panel length hinges and heavy duty construction.
Frontier HT11 and HT12
Frontier Equipment introduces a new line of header transports - the HT11 and HT12 Series Header Transports each feature five models available in lengths ranging from 24 up to 42 ft. The HT11 Series are ideal for field-to-field transport. The HT12 Series are built for highway transport, are licensable, and come with highway trailer markings and lights.