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Monthly Archives: April 2010
The relationship between US wheat exports and exchange rates
(April 16, 2010) – Over the last 40 years, exports account for a larger portion of US wheat production than they do for US corn production. US wheat exports increased rapidly beginning in 1971 and peaked in 1981 at 1.77 … Continue reading
Buckwheat for Cover Cropping in Organic Farming
Buckwheat is the speedy short-season cover crop. It establishes, blooms, and is ready for incorporation in 35 to 40 days and its residue breaks down quickly. As a grain, it reaches maturity in just 70 to 90 days. Buckwheat suppresses … Continue reading
If N supplies or time are too tight, plant first and fertilize later
If you’ve got fertilizing and planting left to do and are a little worried about the weather forecast that will likely stall fieldwork progress starting this weekend, don’t neglect the most important job. The good planting conditions in much of … Continue reading
Minnesota’s frozen turbines raise new doubts about wind power
In Minnesota, the wind is blowing but turbines aren’t turning. The machines, bought used from California and installed last fall, are completely frozen in place. Even on the windiest days, the blades sit at a standstill, producing no power. Why … Continue reading
Medfly restrictions eased for Hass growers
ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Hass avocado growers in the Mediterranean fruit fly quarantine areas of Fallbrook and Escondido no longer have to treat their fruit with pesticide before moving it from their groves. Studies show Medflies can’t penetrate Hass avocado skin. … Continue reading
Minnesota Farmer Changes His Farming With New Tillage Implement, Soil Warrior
MARK BAUER HAD A CONSERVATION EPIPHANY THE FIRST TIME HE HAD A BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF HIS FIELDS. An ultralight plane ride changed the way Mark Bauer farmed. “Seeing how much the fields’ topography changed in a few short years, … Continue reading
New animal health center dedicated in Ames
AMES, Iowa (AP) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack was on hand to dedicate the final component of the $464 million National Centers for Animal Health in Ames. The center provides laboratories, offices and space for administration and animals, … Continue reading
Agriculture and Water Summit 2010 was well-attended, well-organized and interesting
The Water and Agriculture Summit 2010 was held all day Saturday in Bloomington, MN. The theme of this year’s event was "Keeping Water on the Land for Conservation and Production." The event was sponsored by the Izaak Walton League of … Continue reading
What bugs will bug you this year?
Though it’s not easy to estimate this early in the year which insect pests will pressure crops the most this year, a few signs and trends point to which pests could cause farmers the most trouble later on in the … Continue reading
Organic farming: Minnesota’s organic ag growing rapidly
— With more than 650 certified organic producers and 200 processors, Minnesota continues as one of the more rapidly growing states nationwide in the expanding world of organic agriculture. “We congratulate you. Farm income is experiencing a roller-coaster ride yet … Continue reading
