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Monthly Archives: July 2010
Sweet Corn Profile
Overview According to USDA reports, commercial sweet corn production for the fresh market in 2009 surpassed a record $835.8 million in value and over 28.4 million cwt in volume. That same year, commercial sweet corn for processing (frozen and canned) … Continue reading
Farm workers: Take our jobs, please!
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Facing growing anti-immigrant rhetoric, the United Farm Workers union is challenging Americans to take their labor-intensive, low-paying farm jobs. As communities nationwide grapple with tenacious unemployment, migrant workers are often accused of stealing jobs from Americans. … Continue reading
Gardening by the Moon Calendar from the Farmers’ Almanac
July 2010 27th-28th Good Days For Killing Weeds, Briars And Other Plant Pests, Poor For Planting. 29th-31st Good Days For Planting Beets, Carrots, Radishes, Salsify, Turnips, Peanuts, And Other Root Crops. Also Good For Planting Melons, Cucumbers, Pumpkins, And Other … Continue reading
Support Your Local Hmong Farmer
If you walk through the emerging bounty of your local farmers market this weekend — the season’s first local strawberries seem to be arriving ahead of schedule — remember this: The two of us have spent much of the past … Continue reading
The Killing Fields of Multi-National Corporations
The Bhopal gas tragedy was the worst industrial disaster in human history. Twenty-five thousand people died, 500,000 were injured, and the injustice done to the victims of Bhopal over the past 25 years will go down as the worst case … Continue reading
Tips on Preparing Sweet Corn
Minnesota sweet corn is here and ready for us to enjoy! Here are two of the best ways to cook your fresh corn. Find sweet corn near you for a fun weekend BBQ. **Important–if you aren’t going to be using … Continue reading
Poultry Production and Health
Minnesota tops the nation in turkey production. The poultry industry brings in more than $800 million in income for producers, processors and other related industries. Our educational efforts translate into better bottom lines. We help the poultry industry improve management … Continue reading
As Minnesota’s farm population ages, new farm bill seeks to lure young farmers
EnteWASHINGTON — Looking out at over 800 acres of wheat and soybeans in south central Minnesota, Matt Wolle sees a "graying industry" that’s failing to draw in young, new farmers. The average age of farmers is 53 in Minnesota, according … Continue reading
Perceptions of Raw Milk’s Risks and Benefits (Research Brief #83)
Raw milk for human consumption that has not been pasteurized1 is a controversial product. Wisconsin laws prohibit non-incidental sales of raw milk to consumers2, although the law allows farmers, employees and their guests to consume raw milk. Unpasteurized milk may … Continue reading
Green products for the farm
Agriculture continues to embrace green technologies — from crop inputs to biobased products and wind energy Plant health BIO-FORGE, FROM StollerUSA, is a yield-enhancing product that works with the plant’s natural ability to overcome toxins, balance growth hormones, and increase … Continue reading
