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September County Line now available

September County Line now available View the current issue of County Line Today! http://dl-onlinetoday.com/CountyLine/index.html

August 27, 2010

Apply now for organic certification rebate PressPass

Minnesota organic farmers and processors can now apply for a rebate of up to $750 toward the cost of organic certification.

August 18, 2010

Learn about farm life PressPass

Learn about farm life and writing at an upcoming special event the library.

June 02, 2010

Important practice: Lawn mowing tips PressPass

Lawn mowing is perhaps the most important practice performed in home lawn care. The simple practice of mowing impacts not only the appearance of your lawn, but also can impact the turf’s ability to ward off problems.

By Jim Stordahl , April 23, 2010

Manure has value for crops PressPass

Manure has tremendous value in crop production that goes beyond the usual N-P-K needs of the crop. While the value of manure is usually calculated using these typical elements, manure also provides most of the necessary micronutrients. This is why deficiencies seldom show up on farms that routinely use manure.

By JIM STORDAHL , March 17, 2010

Ag in the Classroom PressPass

Ag in the Classroom How many fourth graders in Becker County know the difference between a combine and a baler? Or a calf and a heifer?

By Vicki Gerdes , March 17, 2010

Soybean cyst nematode discovered PressPass

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.

By Jim Stordahl , February 18, 2010

Locally grown foods a hot trend nationwide PressPass

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.

By Jim Stordahl , February 11, 2010

Multi-agency review presents initial findings on Minnesota’s atrazine regulations PressPass

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.

January 18, 2010

Pawlenty seeks disaster declaration for northern Minnesota PressPass

Gov. Tim Pawlenty wants the federal government to declare 18 northern Minnesota counties disaster areas due to "significant crop loses."

By Don Davis , January 13, 2010

2009 ag income tax update for farm families available PressPass

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.

January 08, 2010

Fergus Falls ethanol plant files for bankruptcy PressPass

Fergus 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.

By Riham Feshir , December 09, 2009

American Crystal sugar beet payments will be down because of bad growing season, low sugar PressPass

American 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.

By Craig McEwen , December 04, 2009

Chamber of Commerce to host agricultural issues forum PressPass

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.

November 30, 2009

Mold threatens late harvest of soybeans and corn PressPass

Mold 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.

By Greta Petrich , November 24, 2009

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