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Women-led conservation networks gain ground in Minnesota, reshaping how practices spread
10+ hour, 20+ min ago (496+ words) FARIBAULT, Minn. " More than 40 women gathered at the Rice County Fairgrounds last week, sharing stories, swapping ideas and building connections around a common goal " caring for land and water in their communities. The event, hosted by the Rice County Soil…...
Embryo transfer finds its place in the dairy industry
10+ hour, 20+ min ago (437+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S. D. " Embryo transferring is a process that really took off in the show cattle industry, but has expanded well into the dairy cattle industry. Trans Ova Genetics is a leader in embryo production. They do in vitro fertilization and…...
Despite disease, weather and weeds, dry bean crop looks about average
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (796+ words) The North Dakota and Minnesota dry bean crop, overall, is in good condition despite a variety of unfavorable weather conditions and diseases that occurred during the growing season. Heavy rains, high winds and hail caused damage to some fields while…...
Comment period extended once more on Minnesota's largest proposed dairy
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (422+ words) The public comment period for a feedlot permit and on an environmental assessment worksheet for Minnesota's largest proposed dairy has been extended a second time, this time until May 7. Riverview LLP is seeking an individual feedlot permit for West River…...
Opposition forms around the largest proposed dairy in Minnesota
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (1023+ words) Opposition to Riverview LLP's proposed West River Dairy near Morris, Minnesota, has surfaced as the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency moved to extend the comment period for the project until April 9. The project in question is an expansion of the dairy's…...
Wet April snow storms put livestock at risk
1+ week, 4+ day ago (219+ words) A storm that brought snow, rain, freezing rain, wind and freezing temperatures to much of the region pushed through on the first two days of April, but ranchers already were preparing for the next storm, expected to bring a foot…...
Experts stress farmers must plan early against herbicide-resistant weeds
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1440+ words) Not a lot is growing yet in the upper Midwest. Crop planting has begun in some places with small grains. Other crops will follow as soil temperatures warm up. One thing is sure: before too long, weeds will emerge. And…...
Market volatility impacting ag markets now and in the future
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (291+ words) WATERTOWN, S. D. " Joe Camp, director of managed programs at Commstock Investments, spoke at the Watertown Winter Farm Show on Feb. 12 about the abundance of risk for producers throughout the markets. "That started recently with a big blow-up in the metals, spilled…...
FFA members teach fairgoers about agriculture at the South Dakota State Fair
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (422+ words) HURON, S. D. " Fairgoers of all ages were enjoying making stops at the FFA Ag Adventure Center at the South Dakota State Fair this year. This building gives visitors a chance to see all kinds of baby animals, ranging from cattle, pigs,…...
Avian flu found in North Dakota, South Dakota turkeys
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (321+ words) BISMARCK " Avian flu has hit turkey farms in North Dakota and South Dakota, the first cases in commercial flocks in the United States since early July. The U. S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on Aug. 28 confirmed an…...