AGRICULTURE
Northeastern ND Farmers Need Dry Weather
Many crops still in the field.October 28, 2009
Potato Farmers Trying to Finish Harvest
Muddy fields have slowed the harvest and left dirt on the potatoes.October 28, 2009
Wet Weather Still Hampers Minnesota Farmers
Minnesota's fall harvest remains behind schedule because of continued cool, wet weather.October 27, 2009
Wet Conditions Slowing North Dakota and Minnesota Harvest
Wet conditions creating muddy fields have slowed North Dakota and Minnesota's harvest. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says last week's rain and snow have made it difficult to get machinery into fields and that's put many farmers behind schedule.October 20, 2009
USDA Confirms H1N1 in Minnesota Pigs
At least one pig from Minnesota has tested positive for the H1N1 virus.By Henry Jackson , October 19, 2009
Sugar Beet Harvest Resumes
About 75% of harvest done.October 19, 2009
Beet Harvest Grinds to Halt
Cold weather to blame.October 14, 2009
Cold Temperatures Mean Slow Beet Harvest
With today's cold temperatures, all but three sugar beet pilers in the area are shut down.
October 10, 2009
12 Northern Minnesota Counties Declared Federal Ag Disaster Areas
By David Schwab , October 09, 2009
USDA Forecasts Record Soybean and Corn Harvests
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A record corn and soybean harvest will do little to help farmers already struggling with low prices and high production costs, a farm economist said Friday after the latest crop projections were released.
By Michael J. Crumb , October 09, 2009
ND Corn Crop Much Smaller than 2008
U.S. crop is a record.October 09, 2009
Area Counties Declared Ag Disasters
October 08, 2009
NDSU Getting Research Award
The Agriculture Department says North Dakota State University is getting a $4 million award to study legumes.October 08, 2009
Canada Disputes Meat Labeling Requirements
Canada takes US to WTO over cattle, hog labeling.October 07, 2009
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