FARM
Ag commissioner to farmers: Speak up and tell your story 
WILLMAR — It is time for agricultural producers to not stay down on the farm, but rather to speak up about how food is produced.
January 23, 2010
More corn for ethanol leading to less grassland for prairie birds
MITCHELL, S.D. — A new report says government incentives for corn-based ethanol are motivating farmers to convert grasslands to cornfields, resulting in declining grassland bird populations in the Prairie Pothole Region, including Minnesota and North and South Dakota.
By Seth Tupper , January 23, 2010
USDA study analyzes benefits of new revenue program vs. traditional payment program
WILLMAR — Authorized by the 2008 farm bill, the Average Crop Revenue Election program is the first federal income-support program to be based on revenue and planted acres. This is a radical departure from previous income-support programs, including the current Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment program, which provides payments based on national average market prices and a farm’s historical planting of specified crops, known as base acres.
By Wes Nelson, Farm Service Agency executive director , January 23, 2010
Farm Briefs
Cow/Calf Days are Feb. 9 in Glenwood
January 23, 2010
IRS to assist USDA in enforcing income eligibility provisions
WILLMAR — The Internal Revenue Service has agreed to assist the U.S. Department of Agriculture in reducing federal farm program fraud by enhancing its enforcement of the income eligibility provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill.
By Wes Nelson, Farm Service Agency executive director , January 16, 2010
Farm Briefs
January 16, 2010
Agriculture futures keep falling after crop report
CHICAGO (AP) — Agriculture futures continued to tumble today on the Chicago Board of Trade after the Agriculture Department said it expected record grain crops.
January 13, 2010
Record year, but worries remain
WILLMAR — Record-breaking corn and soybean yields for 2009 were projected Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, sending commodity markets down.
January 13, 2010
2010 looks to be OK year for farmers
FARGO, N.D. — Area farmers have a chance to make a few bucks in 2010, according to early budget projections by a North Dakota State University farm management specialist.
By Jonathan Knutson , January 11, 2010
Forum to examine downturn in Wis. agriculture
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The effect of the recession on Wisconsin's agriculture community will be examined at a forum open to the public in Madison on Jan. 20.
January 10, 2010
Ag experts warn S.D. corn growers of volatile year
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Agriculture finance experts are predicting what could be a volatile year in agriculture.
January 10, 2010
Consider details when selecting soybean varieties
HUTCHINSON — Variety selection is one of the most important management decision producers make. Utilize the University of Minnesota Varietal Trials Soybean Performance Report — at http://www.maes.umn.edu/10varietaltrials/ — and information from seed companies and your on-farm trials to select high-yielding, well-adapted varieties.
By David Nicolai, University of Minnesota Extension , January 09, 2010
FSA applications open for 2008 crop losses
WILLMAR — Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that farmers who suffered crop production or crop quality losses during the 2008 crop year can now apply for assistance at their local Farm Service Agency office.
By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , January 09, 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 09, 2010
Grain drying, marketing seminars on Jan. 19-20
WILLMAR — A series of grain drying and marketing seminars are scheduled for Jan. 19 and 20 in Willmar and Alexandria and are designed to provide growers information on how to increase grain dryer and handling capacity.
January 09, 2010
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