FARM
Franken visits Zurn farm near Callaway
Though U.S. Sen. Al Franken has long been an advocate for a green economy, and has sponsored at least one ag-related piece of legislation, the fledgling legislator admits his experience with farms and farming is more limited than he would like.
By Vicki Gerdes , November 13, 2009
Harvest picks up, thanks to some good weather at last -- but corn remains behind
The past seven days were the best week for harvest in more than a month and it was better Monday as combines gobbled up the much of the last of the dry edible beans and soybeans in the Red River Valley.By Stephen J. Lee , November 12, 2009
Harvest continues to be slowed by rain, snow 
Farmers made little if any progress in harvesting crops the past week in eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota as rainy, muddy and cold conditions continued to foil field operations.
By Stephen J. Lee , November 03, 2009
MDA livestock investment grant application deadline is Nov. 30
Minnesota livestock producers have until November 30 to apply for a Livestock Investment Grant through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).
October 30, 2009
Soybean harvest delayed, while sugar beet harvest close to finish line
Soybeans are known as the “wonder crop” because they’re put to many different uses.
By Jon Knutson , October 28, 2009
Minnesota farmers upset over proposed flood diversion
Right now, it’s just a line on a map. The red stripe marks the proposed route of a channel a half-mile wide in rural Clay County, an imprecise indication of where floodwater funneled away from Fargo-Moorhead by a billion-dollar ditch would go.
By Dave Roepke , October 25, 2009
Beet harvest resumes after 4-day layoff
Most of American Crystal Sugar Co.’s receiving stations opened again Sunday to take in sugar beets, which started up the harvest again after a four-day delay because of cold temperatures and rain.
By Stephen J. Lee , October 19, 2009
Soybean handling and storage
Soybeans are usually traded on a 13 percent moisture basis, so it is to the farmer’s advantage to harvest, store, and sell soybeans as close to 13 percent moisture (wet basis) as possible. Soybeans that are wetter than 13 percent moisture are likely to mold under warm conditions and buyers usually apply shrink factors and drying charges when wet beans are delivered.
By Jim Stordahl , October 16, 2009
Five Detroit Lakes students earn American FFA Degree
Amanda Adkins, Justin Lehmann, Brandon Knopf, Travis Stanton and Nick Butze, members of the Detroit Lakes FFA Chapter, recently received the American FFA Degree.
October 16, 2009
American Crystal halts sugar beet harvest
American Crystal Sugar Co. halted its sugar beet harvest Tuesday because temperatures dipped below 20 degrees and the crowns, or tops, of the beets were getting frosted.
By Stephen J. Lee , October 14, 2009
Beet farmers trying to beat wet fields, cold conditions
Even with the wet weather this past week, one local beet farmer isn’t worried about the current harvest. Not just yet, anyway.
By Jason Adkins , October 09, 2009
Tractor parade planning scheduled for Oct. 27
There will be a organizational meeting and planning meeting for those interested in organizing a tractor drive and/or a parade during the Saturday of the Becker County 2010 Fair.
October 09, 2009
Post-harvest tips for later maturing corn
The cool growing season has delayed corn maturity creating concern among corn growers. The biggest challenge with corn is removing the excess moisture after harvest. Last year, many acres remained in the field until the kernel moisture was low enough for a practical harvest.
By Jim Stordahl , October 09, 2009
Heavy rains hurting sugar beet harvest
Despite weather, outlook better than last year’sSeven good days. That’s what Amenia farmer Bill Hejl needs to finish this year’s sugar beet harvest.
By Jon Knutson , October 07, 2009
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OUR VOICES Farmers give to needy and help themselves
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Minnesota farmers are donating $115,000 worth of pork and cheese to food shelves around the state, taking the money out of funds that generally promote agriculture sales.
In a time when pork and dai
OUR VOICES Ag improvement grants available
Livestock producers can get grants to improve their operations. The Minnesota Agriculture Department is offering the grants, which provide qualified farmers 10 percent reimbursement of the first $500,000 equipment and building investment. “Last year’s effort proved that helping livesto
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