The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been attacking and killing ash trees in the United States. This insect, originally from Asia, was first found in southeastern Michigan. It has spread to several states, including Houston County in SE Minnesota.
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
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Saturday, May 25th, 2013
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Cover crop project targeting corn and soybean growers
Fri, Aug 27th, 2010
Posted in Agriculture
Posted in Agriculture
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FAIRMONT, Minn. (07/14/2010) - Rural Advantage, in partnership with Practical Farmers of Iowa, is seeking agricultural producers interested in utilizing cover crops. Cost-share dollars are available. Priority will be given to corn, grain and soybean producers, but all those interested should apply.
Cover crops are capable of providing multiple benefits when placed on the landscape (i.e. increased water infiltration, increased soil organic matter, decreased nitrate leaching), but Minnesota's growing season can cause a narrow window of time for establishment. Aerial application or highboy application at leaf yellowing are two options for establishment in a corn-soybean rotation. No-till drilling or broadcasting with light tillage after cash crop harvest are two other options. Early establishment is easily met with crops such as wheat, oats, and canning crops.
Rural Advantage is seeking farmers willing to establish cover crops. Funding is available for up to $20 per acre for up to 20 acres [$400 maximum per farm]. Participating farmers may plant the cover crop of their desire, but must be willing to be a field day site if applicable. The sites will need to be research and demonstration related and simple reporting will be necessary. Funding for the project runs from fall 2009 to fall 2012.
For more information, please contact Jill Sackett, Extension Educator, at the Rural Advantage office. 507-238-5449 sacke032@umn.edu
Cover crops are capable of providing multiple benefits when placed on the landscape (i.e. increased water infiltration, increased soil organic matter, decreased nitrate leaching), but Minnesota's growing season can cause a narrow window of time for establishment. Aerial application or highboy application at leaf yellowing are two options for establishment in a corn-soybean rotation. No-till drilling or broadcasting with light tillage after cash crop harvest are two other options. Early establishment is easily met with crops such as wheat, oats, and canning crops.
Rural Advantage is seeking farmers willing to establish cover crops. Funding is available for up to $20 per acre for up to 20 acres [$400 maximum per farm]. Participating farmers may plant the cover crop of their desire, but must be willing to be a field day site if applicable. The sites will need to be research and demonstration related and simple reporting will be necessary. Funding for the project runs from fall 2009 to fall 2012.
For more information, please contact Jill Sackett, Extension Educator, at the Rural Advantage office. 507-238-5449 sacke032@umn.edu
Corn silage concerns with hail damaged corn
Fri, Aug 20th, 2010
Posted in Agriculture
Posted in Agriculture
Although the areas of recent hail damage were not large and were very scattered, where hail did strike, the damage was severe. The question becomes, "How to best use this corn?" Corn silage is certainly one option.
The hail damage in .....
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Badgersett Farm Annual Field Day - Saturday, August 21st; All Day
Fri, Aug 13th, 2010
Posted in Agriculture
Posted in Agriculture
Badgersett Research Farm, in SE Minnesota, is holding its 2010 Field Day on Aug. 21st.
Badgersett has been inventing and developing what many say is the most promising of new "alternative and sustainable" crops, for over 30 years - hybrid haze .....
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Badgersett has been inventing and developing what many say is the most promising of new "alternative and sustainable" crops, for over 30 years - hybrid haze .....
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Scouting fields for soybean aphids
Fri, Aug 13th, 2010
Posted in Agriculture
Posted in Agriculture
While many of us were enjoying the Fillmore County Fair, the summer crew from the Extension Regional Office, working with regional crop Extension Educator Lisa Behnken, Ryan Miller, and IPM Specialist Fritz Breitenbach, were out scouting for soybean
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Markegard is new member of American Angus Association
Fri, Aug 13th, 2010
Posted in Agriculture
Posted in Agriculture
Benjamin Markegard of Peterson, Minnesota, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association®, reports Bryce Schumann, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
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SWCD offers financial assistance for planting cover crops
Fri, Aug 6th, 2010
Posted in Agriculture
Posted in Agriculture
The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is offering assistance to farmers interested in seeding cover crops on soybean and corn silage acres. Anyone who is interested should contact the SWCD office at (507)765-3878, ext. 3 as soon a
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Farm service agency news
Fri, Aug 6th, 2010
Posted in Agriculture
Posted in Agriculture
USDA Announces
Conservation Reserve Program General Sign-up
General sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) will began on August 2, 2010 and continues through August 27, 2010. During the sign-up period, farmers and ranchers .....
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Conservation Reserve Program General Sign-up
General sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) will began on August 2, 2010 and continues through August 27, 2010. During the sign-up period, farmers and ranchers .....
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Join Farm Bureau Members at AFBF YF&R Leadership Conference in Florida
Tue, Aug 3rd, 2010
Posted in Agriculture
Posted in Agriculture
Join Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) from Minnesota at the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) YF&R Leadership Conference, February 4-8, 2011 in Orlando, Florida.
This interactive conference brings together 800 young .....
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This interactive conference brings together 800 young .....
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