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RELATED CONTENTSoybean cyst nematode discovered 
Just when you thought you were getting soybean aphid management figured out, a new pest has make its appearance in the area that may make aphids seem like a minor inconvenience. The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is one of the most destructive pests affecting soybeans in the United States.
RELATED CONTENTPeterson sponsors 2010 Home Grown Economy Conference in Marshall, Feb. 15-16
U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson (DFL-Minn.) will sponsor the “The Home Grown Economy 2010 – Equipping You to Build Community Based Food Systems” conference in Marshall on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 15-16. In addition, to improve access for constituents throughout the 7th Congressional District, interactive video sessions will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at the following college campus locations: University of Minnesota, Crookston, University of Minnesota, Morris, Bemidji State University, and Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Fergus Falls.
RELATED CONTENTLocally grown foods a hot trend nationwide
Again this past year, locally produced foods was one of the hottest nationwide trends in foods, one of which is farm friendly or local foods. Indeed, this is good news that can have a positive impact on farmers, consumers and even our rural communities.
RELATED CONTENTMulti-agency review presents initial findings on Minnesota’s atrazine regulations
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced it has completed a multi-agency review of the herbicide atrazine in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
RELATED CONTENTParkers Farm expands recall after listeria concerns
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is alerting consumers to an expansion of the Jan. 8, 2010, product recall issued by Parkers Farm, Inc., of Coon Rapids.
RELATED CONTENT2009 ag income tax update for farm families available
For tax years 2009 and 2010, there are a number changes that have resulted from the passage of federal tax laws. These changes can dramatically affect farm families, their farm business and the management of their tax planning.
RELATED CONTENTWhy earthworms are so important to soil
Have you ever wondered why some farmers are adamant about their earthworm populations? Every year, they go out to their fields armed with a shovel and dig holes to count their numbers. What is so important about those little worms?
RELATED CONTENTTips to reduce frozen septic systems
It may be a white Christmas, but not by much. Winters without snow cover often raises concern of frozen septic systems and fearful visions of mad dashes to an outhouse, so snow to shovel should be considered a winter blessing.
RELATED CONTENTKeeping poinsettias pretty, longer
We have arrived at that time of the year when the gourds and calico corn centerpieces that decorated homes for the autumn season are exchanged for the bright colors of the Christmas season.
RELATED CONTENTFergus Falls ethanol plant files for bankruptcy
Otter Tail Ag Enterprises ethanol plant in Fergus Falls has run into financial difficulties with a recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
RELATED CONTENTAmerican Crystal sugar beet payments will be down because of bad growing season, low sugar
Thanks to miserable weather, profits from this fall’s sugar beet harvest won’t be nearly as sweet for American Crystal Sugar growers as last year.
RELATED CONTENTChamber of Commerce to host agricultural issues forum
The Agri-Business Committee of the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an Agricultural Issues Forum this Thursday at the Callaway Community Center.
RELATED CONTENTCash rental agreements; another arrow in the quiver
Nearly every week of the year, I receive questions on land rental values. Historically, the guidelines have been relatively consistent on land used exclusively for agricultural purposes.
RELATED CONTENTMold threatens late harvest of soybeans and corn
Fields of corn still stand where plowed fields should be surfacing – that’s just one of the problems facing area farmers as they push to get crops out after an unseasonably wet October.
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