http://www.the-land.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:45:00 +0000 http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_280165012.html http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_280165012.html Checkoff dollars fund ongoing domestic and international dry edible bean marketing programs. In addition, the funds are used to provide grants to researchers conducting scientific studies directly related to dry edible bean production. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_275155252.html http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_275155252.html The U.S. Department of Agriculture will distribute $1.8 billion in Conservation Reserve Program rental payments to participants across the country for fiscal year 2009. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:56:00 +0000 http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_270100746.html http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_270100746.html The new State Acres For wildlife Enhancement program, part of the ongoing continuous sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program, allocates more than 135,000 acres in 20 states aimed at establishing habitat for bobwhite quail. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:26:00 +0000 http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_269123147.html http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_269123147.html “There is tremendous long-term opportunity for U.S. sorghum to be exported into Europe because end-users will have better access to sorghum, know how to use it due to ongoing education efforts and will build it into their rations at high inclusion rates,” said Troy Skarke of the National Sorghum Producers and USGC Board member. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:53:00 +0000 http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_268105330.html http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_268105330.html The all-time national FFA membership topped 509,000 in 1976-77. Since that time, the percentage of members living on farms has decreased. Today, 27 percent of FFA members live in rural farm areas, whereas 40 percent live in rural nonfarm areas and the remaining 33 percent live in urban and suburban areas. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:40:00 +0000 http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_267103650.html http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_267103650.html The 2008 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program had a late start in 2008 due to the enactment of the farm bill on June 18. The FSA started DCP enrollment on June 25. Normally, enrollment is held during the winter and spring months prior to planting. Final 2008 Direct DCP payments will be issued in early October to farmers and landowners with approved DCP contracts. All DCP contracts need to be signed and approved by FSA to issue payments. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:29:00 +0000 http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_263153458.html http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_263153458.html Minnesota Farmers Union said the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s interpretation of the 2008 farm bill’s country of origin labeling provision leaves a loophole that will circumvent the intent of the labeling law. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:16:00 +0000 http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_263152612.html http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_263152612.html Visitors to Organic Valley's tent will have an opportunity to meet with farmers and learn about organic agriculture and Organic Valley's mission to save family farms. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:29:00 +0000 http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_259132951.html http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_259132951.html Summer may be winding down but Minnesota farms, wineries, orchards and markets have switched in to full gear with fun fall activities to offer. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:17:00 +0000 http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_256152400.html http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_256152400.html The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will award up to $150,000 in 2009 for the Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant Program for on-farm sustainable agriculture research or demonstration projects in Minnesota. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:47:00 +0000 http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_255165902.html http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_255165902.html Opening up wind power ownership to smaller investors, local lenders, farmers, ranchers, consumer-owned utilities, school districts, colleges, Native tribes and other citizens will allow more people to enjoy the financial benefits of wind power while accelerating its growth. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:23:00 +0000 http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_253163416.html http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_253163416.html The USDA established the FY 2009 raw sugar tariff-rate quota at 1,231,497 short tons, raw value — the United States minimum access commitment under World Trade Organization rules. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:47:00 +0000 http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_233134728.html http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_233134728.html Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:01:00 +0000 http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_211140349.html http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_211140349.html Well, the aphids are definitely here. If you haven’t checked your fields to determine not only whether or not you have aphids but also what population levels are out there it would be worth your effort. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:13:00 +0000 http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_206122532.html http://www.the-land.com/l_special_events/local_story_206122532.html Several consultants have reported threshold numbers in fields that typically have early aphid populations (e. g. fields near rivers, creeks, lakes and other areas with buckthorn concentration) in south central, southwest and west central Minnesota.