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FSA reminds producers of disaster assistance deadlines

2011-09-02T11:32:01-05:00

“This year brought a host of extreme weather challenges for America’s farmers, ranchers and producers,” U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency Administrator Bruce Nelson said. “USDA is committed to use the resources at our disposal to reduce the impact of these conditions and help producers get back on their feet. And this year, especially, it’s important for producers to be aware of program deadlines and to have their records in order so that they get the assistance they need.”

MDA offers help to farmers with grain storage shortages

2010-08-20T15:43:19-05:00

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is linking up farmers who lost storage facilities due to summer storms with those who may have storage space available. The MDA has established a free online service where farmers needing storage can find a listing of farmers offering storage bins, buildings or space.

University of Minnesota and UN Food and Agriculture Organization form historic collaboration

2010-06-10T16:00:35-05:00

The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization and the University of Minnesota approved a Memorandum of Understanding today that will be the foundation of a new collaboration to address a range of issues associated with global food security.

Cargill's Marna farm service center celebrates 30 years without lost-time injury milestone

2010-06-10T15:52:07-05:00

The Cargill AgHorizons grain elevator facility has seven full-time employees helping farmers via grain handling, crop insurance, a complete crop inputs business, and grain marketing services.

Monsanto continues to build Farmers' Forecast for farmers, introduces Snap the Weather and Win photo contest

2010-06-10T15:46:45-05:00

The Snap the Weather and Win photo contest gives farmers a chance to share and showcase the dramatic weather events they experience on their farms while entering for a chance to win a new, weather-proof digital camera.

RFA: Reports show ample corn supply for all uses

2010-03-31T13:31:10-05:00

Two reports released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture today — the annual “Prospective Plantings” report and the quarterly grain stocks report — contain some interesting information as it pertains to ethanol, corn supplies and land use.

Crop insurance enterprise units and 20/20 rule changes for 2010

2010-02-19T10:51:13-06:00

Utilizing enterprise units can result in reduced crop insurance premiums for both Crop Revenue Coverage and Revenue Assurance, or it can allow you to buy higher levels of protection.

State Fair and Farm Bureau Federation accepting Century Farm applications

2010-02-10T15:13:44-06:00

More than 8,800 Minnesota farms have been honored since the program’s inception in 1976.

Show your love with Minnesota grown flowers

2010-02-10T10:19:12-06:00

Give a bouquet of fresh flowers grown right here in Minnesota.

Winter storm causes numerous crashes involving snowplows

2010-02-10T10:16:13-06:00

Nine traffic crashes involving snowplows have occurred on area highways throughout Minnesota in the last two days, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.