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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Pumpkins are ‘Puttin on the Pounds!!
There’s pumpkins growing out in your pumpkin patch. How Kewl! The focus turns from making babies (pumpkins) to ‘puttin on the pounds….lots of them. It’s so exciting to watch your little pumpkins swell into giant pumpkins right before your eyes. … Continue reading
Study Shows Blueberries, Strawberries, and Acai Berries Are Good for Your Brain’s Health
Aug. 23, 2010 — Compounds found in various berries and possibly in walnuts may slow down natural aging processes in the brain, new research indicates. What’s more, blueberries, strawberries, and acai berries may help the aging brain in a crucial … Continue reading
Minnesota Apple Season
Minnesota Grown apples are going to be early this year because of our unusually warm weather. Some of our Minnesota Grown apple growers are expecting apples to be 7-10 days early, and some are already harvesting apples. Make sure to … Continue reading
Local farmer helps promote Minnesota agriculture
WORTHINGTON — Matt Widboom is one of nine farmers to be featured on a new website designed to educate Minnesota’s consumers about the crops and livestock grown on farms across the state. Not only can consumers get a virtual tour … Continue reading
Air Cleaning Paving Slabs To Be Introduced In Germany
The concentrations of toxic nitrogen oxide that are present in German cities regularly exceed the maximum permitted levels. That’s now about to change, as innovative paving slabs that will help protect the environment are being introduced. Coated in titanium dioxide … Continue reading
HydroClim Minnesota – August 2010
A monthly electronic newsletter summarizing Minnesota’s climate conditions and the resulting impact on water resources. Distributed on the Wednesday following the first Monday of each month. State Climatology Office – DNR Waters compiled: August 4, 2010 ——————————————————————————– What happened in … Continue reading
Growing Pumpkins and Winter Squash in Minnesota Home Gardens
Pumpkins and winter squash are among the most popular vine crops in the garden. The terms pumpkin and squash can be confusing. Pumpkin pie is often made from squashes, and some large squashes are used ornamentally. Scientifically speaking these plants … Continue reading
The War Over Raw Milk Heats Up
The FDA has long banned interstate sales of raw milk. Many states restrict or prohibit the sale of raw milk entirely. Raw milk drinkers and sellers began fighting back in early 2010, filing suit against the FDA and claiming that … Continue reading
Minnesota lawmakers seek study on farming, Mississippi River pollution
WASHINGTON — The head of the Minnesota Farmers Union is set to testify at a Senate hearing today on legislation that aims to reduce water pollution from agricultural practices. Two bills would create a scientific monitoring system for the Mississippi … Continue reading
Minnesota Farmers Eye Record-Setting Harvest
Ideal growing weather coupled with robust grain prices have put Minnesota farmers on the brink of a fall harvest for the ages. When the U.S. Department of Agriculture rated the crops in every state this week, Minnesota scored a rare … Continue reading
