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THE FARM BLEAT Do you know the answers?
How much does a calf weigh when its born? What is the typical age of a cow who has just had her first calf? Why are baby calves taken away from their mothers? Those questions and many others were pos...
Posted on 5/1/12 at 6:56 PM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHAT Legislative notebook: Dayton rejects GOP school payment plan
By Danielle Nordine and Don Davis Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed a Republican plan to take money out of the state reserve fund to repay money owed Minnesota school districts. The Democratic governor on Thu...
Posted on 4/5/12 at 11:57 PM
OLE AND LENA You Could Grow Potatoes in your Ears!!
I so very distinctly remember when I was little (back in the dark ages) (quiet, Burl), after taking a bath my mother would give us kids an inspection to see if we were successful in removing all the d...
Posted on 3/19/12 at 8:46 PM
RIDGEWATER COLLEGE Throwing Bales and Programming Computers: Life on the Farm in the 21st Century
What do you think of when you imagine a career as a farmer: Scooping manure? Mending fences? Throwing bales? Maybe there's some of that, but as over 300 hig h school and college students le...
Posted on 1/27/12 at 2:52 PM
PEACE GARDEN MAMA mama mondays: the scariest thing of all...
Gotcha! That's me having a bad hair day. It didn't help that I woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Okay, seriously now, I took my kids to a Halloween party on Friday at Yunker Farm and C...
Posted on 10/31/11 at 12:00 AM
Planting date considerations for corn in Minnesota 
ST. PAUL — For many growers, this unusually early spring may offer the earliest opportunity of all time for corn planting. This makes it especially important to weigh the risks and benefits of early planting:
By Jeff Coulter, University of Minnesota Extension , March 31, 2012
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CRP special initiative for beginning farmers reaches goal, spends allocation of $25 million
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, Farm Service Agency , March 31, 2012
Minn. farmers intend to plant record corn acres
ST. PAUL (AP) — Minnesota farmers intend to plant a record number of acres of corn this spring.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , March 31, 2012
Corn, soybeans soar on tight supply expectations into 2013
Corn and soybean prices soared Friday after two reports indicated that supplies could remain very tight into 2013, even as demand continues to strengthen.
By Sandy Shore , March 31, 2012
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Grass fire spreads to Easy Bean farm near Milan, destroys art studio but home saved
MILAN — Cleanup work is underway today at the Easy Bean Farm east of Milan, where a fast-moving grass fire on Monday destroyed an art studio and its contents, tool shed and equipment, truck and tractor and damaged two greenhouses and other equipment.
By Tom Cherveny , March 20, 2012
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Klobuchar staffers hold regional meetings on 2012 Farm Bill
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Staffers for Sen. Amy Klobuchar will be holding a series of regional meetings this week to get public input on the 2012 Farm Bill.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , March 20, 2012
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Farmers warned of looming drought and today's crop insurance deadline
ST. PAUL – In light of current drought conditions, Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson and Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman today issued a consumer alert encouraging Minnesota farmers to consider purchasing crop insurance ahead of this year’s growing season.
By Tribune News , March 15, 2012
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Water, TMDL meeting is Tuesday at Ag Show in Willmar, Minn.
WILLMAR — Kandiyohi County Farm Bureau is sponsoring the informational panel discussion on water issues at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday during the Willmar Ag Show.
By Tribune News , March 12, 2012
County yield, production estimates for 2011 released by USDA
WILLMAR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released the county yield and production estimates for 2011.
By Wes Nelson, Farm Service Agency , March 10, 2012
Peterson says Farm Bill could be done by June, if not derailed by other issues
WILLMAR — A new Farm Bill with an overhauled dairy program could be in place by early summer, U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson said Friday.
By Linda Vanderwerf , March 10, 2012
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Morris, Minn., teacher wins national ag literacy teaching award
ST. PAUL — A Morris teacher has been named one of the nation’s exceptional teachers by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization. Natasha Mortenson, an agricultural educator and FFA adviser at Morris Area High School, is one of five teachers nationwide to be chosen for this competitive award.
By Tribune News , March 03, 2012
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U.S. farm exports reached record high in 2011
WILLMAR — Recent data released by the United States Department of Agriculture indicate that U.S. farm exports reached a record high of $136.3 billion in calendar year 2011.
By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , March 03, 2012
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Ag economist tells soybean growers demand outpacing global production
FARGO, N.D. — The good news is that soybean market demand is growing faster than world soybean production, and that condition should remain for several more years.
By Mikkel Pates , March 03, 2012
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Advance registration ends Friday for Farm Outlook Seminar next week in Marshall, Minn.
MARSHALL — Three new presenters will be a part of the 28th annual Farm Outlook Seminar on Wednesday at the Southwest Minnesota State University Conference Center.
By Tribune News , March 01, 2012
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Three to be crowned county dairy princesses Saturday in Willmar, Minn.
WILLMAR — Three young women will be crowned as the 2012 Kandiyohi County Dairy Princesses at the annual Kandiyohi County Dairy Princess Banquet and Coronation at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Kandi Entertainment Center in Willmar.
By Tribune News , February 29, 2012
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