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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 
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
Learn about farm life and writing at an upcoming special event the library.
June 02, 2010
Important practice: Lawn mowing tips
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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