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Watch for poisonous weeds commonly found in hay


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By Krishona Martinson,
an equine specialist with University of Minnesota Extension



USDA provides $265 million in loans to Minnesota farmers


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The USDA Farm Service Agency in Minnesota provided $265 million in more than 1,700 direct and guaranteed loans to family farmers in Minnesota during fiscal year 2009.



Cool, wet fall poses challenges for manure application


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October's cool, wet weather delayed more than the crop harvest.



Harvest outlook is brighter

November 19, 2009 - 4:30pm
Harvest outlook is brighter

As October slipped into November, Hutchinson area farmers joined others across Minnesota in being concerned that much of the 2009 crop would be left in the field after a month of rain and cold temperatures. This week, almost all soybeans are safely in the bins and corn is popping out of the fields as quickly as the combines can pick and strip the ears and transfer the kernels to waiting grain trailers and trucks. For the complete story, see the Nov. 19 print edition of the Leader.



Extension educator Nathan Winter awarded


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The McLeod County Board recognized Meeker and McLeod County Extension educator Nathan Winter at its Tuesday meeting (Nov. 17) for earning a national honor.



October milk output increases 2.5 percent


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October 2009 milk production totaled 743 million pounds in Minnesota, up 2.5 percent from the 725 million pounds produced in October 2008, according to the U.S.



University of Minnesota hosts bioeconomy conference


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Bringing together players from Minnesota’s bioeconomy to explore renewable energy opportunities will be the focus of a conference titled, “Growing the Bioeconomy: Solutions for Sustainability,”



Watch for poisonous weeds commonly found in hay


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By Krishona Martinson, University of Minnesota Extension



Consider sand-laden manure handling options


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By Kevin Janni,
a dairy educator with University of Minnesota Extension



Beware of dirt toxicity in cattle


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By Noah Litherland, University of Minnesota Extension, and Jeremy Schefers, University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostics Lab



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