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Governor proclaims Youth Week
May 7, 2010 Gov. John Hoeven has proclaimed this week, May 3-7, as Farmers Union Youth Week, stating that Farmers Union members have developed cooperative and community leaders through youth education. more »» 
EPA passes new fuel storage tank requirements
April 26, 2010 Producers already busy with field preparation and spring planting or the daily chores demanded by livestock will have yet another task added to their long to-do list: update or create a Spill... more »»
Producers can apply to improve water quality
April 12, 2010 Producers and agricultural organizations interested in improving water quality and conserving surface and ground water on their agricultural land are invited to apply for some of the $61. more »»
State ag official issues special registration
April 12, 2010 A special local needs registration to FMC Corp. more »»
Cattail program applications being accepted
April 5, 2010 Applications are now being accepted from North Dakota sunflower producers for participation in the 2010 cattail management program. more »»
Apply for specialty crop grants
April 5, 2010 The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2010 Specialty Crop Grants. more »»
Busy months
March 26, 2010 The Minot FFA sure had a busy past two months this February and March. The week of Feb. 22-26 was National FFA Week. more »»
Facing farming issues in Ward County
January 10, 2010 Despite frigid temperatures, drifting snow and hazardous travel conditions, more than 50 farmers and agribusiness professionals came together Wednesday at North Central Research Extension Center for... more »» 
Minnesota vineyard grows in former cornfield
December 20, 2009 DELANO, Minn. (AP) — What once was corn and soybean ground now has more than 4,000 grape vines growing on it. more »»
FFA students take part in leadership programs
December 8, 2009 This past month, the Minot FFA has participated in numerous activities including PALS, or Partners in Active Learning Support and fruit and meats sales. more »»
Agriculture Briefs
November 1, 2009 Durum growers holding quality contest The U.S. more »» 
Old ag tech, new uses
September 13, 2009 Small grain farmers in drought-prone areas of the state may have another combining option in the future that can boost profits while conserving essential natural resources, according to researchers... more »»
Predicting maturity dates for area crops
August 23, 2009 The late spring and cool summer has prompted a great deal of discussion on the maturity dates and consequently the harvest time of our area crop. more »»
Field tour to be held near Williston
July 19, 2009 The public is invited to attend an irrigation field tour that will be held July 30 at the North Dakota State University Nesson Valley Research and Demonstration project, located approximately 24... more »» 
Buckets of wheat for long-term storage
July 12, 2009 In many residential garages one might find tools, bicycles, boxes, car accessories and other various items but very seldom food. One North Dakota family is trying to change that. more »»
Safety camp at Farm Credit Services to be held
July 12, 2009 Farm and general safety will be the focus of the newly named “Pat-NOW Playground-Kids Farm Safety Camp” scheduled for July 21 from 9 a.. more »»
Koochiching County finds wetlands laws frustrating
June 21, 2009 INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. (AP) — State and federal laws are designed to protect wetlands, a natural resource important for clean water and wildlife habitat. more »»
Electricity project honored for transforming farms
June 21, 2009 ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Marian Glew was a part of Minnesota’s agriculture histor. more »» 
‘Recession gardens’ catch on in Brainerd, Minn.
June 14, 2009 BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) — Families can stretch their food budget by turning a portion of their yard into a victory garden, replacing a trip to the grocery store. more »» |
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