AGRICULTURE
Conservation Reserve Program sign-up deadline approaching 
The USDA Farm Service Agency reminded producers that the deadline to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program general sign-up is quickly approaching.
August 20, 2010
Agriculture generates jobs in farming and beyond
Many sectors of our current economy are having a difficult time regaining strength; however, there are jobs and business opportunities in the agricultural sector now and into the future. Agricultural careers can be in farming and ranching, processing, marketing and merchandising, scientific, engineering and educational fields.
By nathan winter University of Minnesota Extension , August 20, 2010
Bensons recognized as a 2010 U of M Farm Family
Dennis and Nancy Benson of Verndale have been named Wadena County’s 2010 Farm Family of the Year by the University of Minnesota.
July 30, 2010
Wadena Area Replant Project targets 10,000 trees in 2011
“The city of Wadena has lost a large part of their community forest due to the tornado,” said Anne Oldakowski, a forestry technician with the Wadena Soil & Water Conservation District.
July 16, 2010
Stay ahead of the heat for animal comfort, safety
With rising outside temperatures and predictions of high humidity in the coming weeks, livestock and poultry producers in Minnesota and the upper Midwest need to assure the barn ventilation systems are doing all that they can to keep animals as comfortable as possible this summer.
By LARRY D. JACOBSON University of Minnesota Extension , July 16, 2010
MDA urges farmers with storm damage to take advantage of assistance programs
As recovery efforts continue following the destructive outbreak of tornadoes around the state, Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson is urging farmers to take advantage of the available assistance programs.
July 09, 2010
Leader Lions and Crow Wing Basin Forage Council announce 2010 Summer Grazing Tour
On Saturday, July 17, the Leader Lions and Crow Wing Basin Forage Council are holding their annual Grazing workshop and tour. The tour will focus on the implementation and use of conservation tools and methods to increase forage production and animal health on beef and horse operations.
June 25, 2010
Another Farmers Market going in Wadena
The Farmers Market has been a hit with Wadena area residents for years. Locally raised produce has been sold directly to consumers each Thursday morning at Burlington Northern Park.
By Brian Hansel , June 25, 2010
Volkmann farm in shambles
Sue and Tim Volkmann rushed home from their daughters’ volleyball tournament on Thursday to find little home actually left. A tornado that raged through the area late Thursday afternoon, June 17, left their farm about a mile north of here in shambles.
By EMILY HARTLEY The Forum , June 25, 2010
Time weed control in corn, soybean for maximum yields
Recent rain will result in increased weed seedling growth and weed seed emergence for many Minnesota corn and soybean fields. Understanding the principles of herbicides will help producers control weeds that are competing with these and other row crops.
By DAVID NICOLAI University of Minnesota Extension , June 11, 2010
Four daily meals for baby calves improves grain uptake, early study shows
I recently visited dairy farms throughout Minnesota with my University of Minnesota Extension colleagues.
By NOAH LITHERLAND University of Minnesota Extension , June 11, 2010
Conservation Stewardship Program deadline nears
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced a June 11, 2010 deadline to receive applications under the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).
May 21, 2010
Henning couple lands grant for solar research
A Henning couple has been awarded a grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to conduct solar research on their farm.
May 21, 2010
FFA’s Dane Hoffman places second at state
Wadena-Deer Creek FFA member Dane Hoffman placed second in the state in Beef Proficiency.
May 21, 2010
Area Voices is a collection of posts from our community blogging tool www.areavoices.com. If you wish to start a blog sign up here www.areavoices.com. We may choose to feature your posts on http://www.wadenapj.com.
View your ad here! Cost effective targeted advertising.
Contextual advertising starting as low as $79/month. This includes targeted ad delivery and search results!
Add your business to the Marketplace »
 |
Bottom Line Auctioneers 602 N 3rd Ave Virginia, MN 55792 218-741-3227 |
Sick of paying electric bills? Pay them no more. |
 |
Anderson Homes US Highway 71 S Sebeka, MN 56477 800-879-2284 |
Wisconsin Homes 28X48 Loft |
 |
Werner Auction Group PO BOX 178 Elk River, MN 55330 612-701-8677 |
Online Auctions |
RSS Feeds