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Midwest Dairy Expo is Dec. 9-10 in St. Cloud


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Midwest Dairy Expo is Bringing the Industry Together Dec. 9-10, at the St. Cloud Civic Center in St. Cloud, MN.

Dairy producers from across McLeod and Meeker counties, as well as the rest of the state, can learn new ideas and network with other members of the dairy industry at Minnesota’s largest annual dairy educational event.



Weekly crop report; Freezing temperatures hindering tilling and fertilizing


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Minnesota farmers nearly wrapped up harvest this past week, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Field Office, National Agricultural Statistics Service.



Biodiesel energy grant deadline extended


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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has extended the application deadline for grants that will enhance the state's biodiesel industry to Friday, Dec. 12, 2008



Rules change CCC loan disbursements


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By Gary A. Hachfeld,
University of Minnesota Extension



Slightly fewer farm workers hired, wages increase by 19 cents per hour


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Lake Region: There were 66,000 hired workers on farms in the Lake Region (Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin) the week of October 12-18, 2008, according to the U.S.



Winter in Brazil; studying ag industry


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To stay in touch with one of the U.S.’s main agricultural rivals, 20 University of Minnesota Extension educators and scientists made a 10-day trip this month to Brazil, the fifth-largest country in the world in terms of land mass.



Weekly crop report; Corn harvest advanced 12 percent


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Corn harvest advanced 12 percentage points and sunflower harvest advanced 13 points during this past week, according to U.S.



Check the tax rules before finalizing pre-paid expenses


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By C. Robert Holcomb
University of Minnesota Extension
Year-end tax planning for calendar year 2008 is upon us, and prepaid farm expenses are one area of concern for many farm operators as they execute year-end tax planning strategies.



Ah, the aroma of a freshly cut Christmas tree


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From balsam trees to freshly baked cookies and holly berry candles - there are so many scents that can spark our holiday memories.



Best drainage will benefit farmers and the public


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By Craig Schrader, University of Minnesota Extension
A great way to create new wealth is through planting seeds and harvesting the roots, stalks and fruits that grow. Drainage is an important tool that allows farmers to successfully produce many types of crops that add to the United States' and the world's renewable wealth. The challenge is in how to drain away excess soil moisture correctly.



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