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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER 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
STAFF BLOG ALL ABOUT FOOD Weekend Finds: Minnesota Maple Syrup and Hand-Rolled Butter
Who would have thought that a favorite find at a food and wine event would be maple syrup? Oh, and butter, too. One of my first vendor stops at the 17th Annual Food and Wine Experience at Target Fiel...
Posted on 3/6/11 at 1:22 AM
FAR SIDE OF FIFTY A Trip To The River
I am warding off a dreary day with a few old memories today and some photos I took on September 30, 2009. Last September we took a trip over to "The Farm" about four miles away on the road o...
Posted on 3/9/10 at 6:26 AM
Frederickson to replace Hugoson as ag commissioner 
A U.S. Senate staff member and former National Farmers' Union president will be the next Minnesota agriculture commissioner.
By Don Davis , December 21, 2010
Growing Green: The roadblocks to healthy houseplants
Houseplants have always been a challenge for me. I can’t seem to remember to water them regularly and the dryness of our Minnesota winters really challenges the health of even the hardiest of my plants.
By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , November 27, 2010
Prairie Biomass Harvest Field Day to be held near Starbuck
University of Minnesota, Rural Advantage, and University of Minnesota Extension will be hosting a field day October 26, 2010, near Starbuck, Minnesota, to discuss the potential benefits of harvesting grassland plants for bioenergy.
October 15, 2010
October climate trends reveal need to delay fall nitrogen application
October is an important month from an agricultural standpoint. Crop harvesting, crop drying, tillage and soil testing are among the many weather-sensitive activities Minnesota farmers hope to accomplish. Some Octobers are fondly remembered for providing nearly ideal conditions for these activities, while some are cursed for problematic weather.
By Mark Seeley, Ag News Wire , October 14, 2010
Growing Green: Prepare for invasion of summer pests
The warm, humid days of summer have finally arrived, and with them come a variety of insects that threaten our gardens.
By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , July 15, 2010
Acreage report deadline is July 15
Producers are reminded that the final date to submit a report of their planted acres to their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office is Thursday, July 15.
July 07, 2010
It's third time turkey farm has been hit by tornado
The third time was definitely not the charm for Terry and Janet Carlson of Parkers Prairie.
By Celeste Beam, staff reporter , June 24, 2010
Farmers reminded of DCP deadline: June 1
Linda Hennen, state executive director of USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Minnesota, reminds producers that enrollment for the 2010 Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) will end June 1, 2010.
May 27, 2010
Growing Green: Cultural tips to prevent scabby potatoes
Grocery stores have set up their seed potato displays, and many gardeners are getting ready to plant.
By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , April 11, 2010
Douglas County farmers may be eligible for emergency aid
Farmers in 16 Minnesota counties – and possibly those in Douglas County – will be eligible for emergency loans and other help after dealing with multiple weather problems.
By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , March 18, 2010
Try summer bulbs for a touch of tropics
I can’t imagine a garden without the lovely fragrance of acidanthera (peacock orchid). A type of gladiola, the acidanthera flower is a white bloom with a maroon blotchy center, and like the gladiola, is a summer bulb.
By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , March 17, 2010
Growing Green: Ploughshare Farm and community supported agriculture
This week I’d like to suggest a local eating option, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).
By By Robin Trott, Minnesota Extension Educator , August 04, 2009
Growing Green: Care and maintenance of your vegetable garden
If your garden is not properly maintained, your harvest might be disappointing. Here is a quick primer for novices and some timely reminders for those experienced gardeners out there.
By By Robin Trott, Minnesota Extension Educator , June 22, 2009
Perennial Plant of the Year: Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
This week I’d like to introduce you to a favorite perennial available to Minnesota gardeners.
By By Robin Trott, Minnesota Extension Educator , June 18, 2009
Farmers may seek low-interest disaster loans
Low-interest loans are available to farmers affected by floods and other severe weather in 28 Minnesota counties.
By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , May 29, 2009
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