With field work just around the
corner, now is the time to evaluate decisions related to corn planting.
University of Minnesota research can help you make decisions such as
when to plant, what soil conditions to consider and how deep to plant.
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March 2010 Archives
Plan now for successful corn planting
March 29, 2010
Minnesotans view tourism as 'very important' to economy
March 29, 2010
A new attitudes assessment survey sponsored by the University of Minnesota Tourism Center reveals that a majority of the state's residents feel tourism is "very important" to the economy.
Avoid grain protein discounts in 2010
March 22, 2010
The price for hard red spring wheat
(HRSW) is discounted when protein content is low. After the disastrous
protein discounts many producers faced in 2009, there is keen interest
in avoiding them in 2010.
University of Minnesota Extension
announced today its coordinated system of online and phone answer
resources available for those with flood-related questions, both during
a flood emergency and while recovery efforts are underway.
Consider tax implications of farm liquidation
March 15, 2010
A farmer facing liquidation or some
type of debt restructure may trigger a number of unintended income tax
consequences. Since debt restructuring and liquidations are on the rise
in Minnesota, it's a good time to look at what the tax rules mean to
farmers facing such situations.
Continue bovine TB prevention as status improves
March 8, 2010
Results from a recent USDA review
have returned with overall positive indications for Minnesota's bovine
tuberculosis (TB) program. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health, with
help from its partners, is working aggressively to again upgrade
Minnesota's bovine TB status levels.
Anticipate gardening season at a U of M Horticulture Day
March 3, 2010
Get ready for greener days of spring.
Through April, University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners will
host nearly 20 different "Horticulture Day" events across the state. To
locate an event near you, visit www.extension.umn.edu/GardenInfo and click on "Horticulture Day."
Plan, prepare for spring flood uncertainties
March 1, 2010
A combination of climate
features--including a wet fall season and heavy, wet snowfalls all
winter--have elevated the risk of spring flooding on many Minnesota
watersheds. One obvious consequence of spring flooding in western and
southern Minnesota counties would be delayed field working conditions
in the agricultural landscape.
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