In The News

A weekly sampling of recent University of Minnesota Extension news clips from local, regional, statewide and national sources. Collected online via GoogleNews, In The News represents about one-third of Extension's total news clips.

• Good year for agriculture decreases number of mediated farm debts
  Hampton News, Feb. 13, 2012
• Video: University of Minnesota Extension Financial Workshops
  KEYC-TV - Mankato (FOX), Feb. 6, 2012
• Five ways crop growers can plan for spring drought
  Minnesota Farm Guide, Feb. 13, 2012
• Good year for agriculture decreases number of mediated farm debts
  Minnesota Farm Guide, Feb. 13, 2012
• Keep an eye on the soils to select appropriate spring tillage practices
  Minnesota Farm Guide, Feb. 11, 2012
• Washington County services set for 4-H programs
  Oakdale Lake Elmo Review
• Climatologist Seeley talks about the briefness of cold spells this winter
  MPR News, Feb. 10, 2012
• Gary Wyatt: Control Buckthorn During Winter Dormancy
  Minnesota Ag Connection, Feb. 8, 2012
• Gary Wyatt: Control buckthorn during winter dormancy
  Aberdeen (SD) News, Feb. 10, 2012
• 4-H spring event set to encourage science proficiency
  Park Rapids Enterprise, Feb. 9, 2012
• Gary Wyatt: Control buckthorn during winter dormancy
  Hutchinson Leader, Feb. 7, 2012
• Farmland on the rise: 2011 brought big increases in tillable land prices
  Bluff Country News, Feb. 7, 2012
• Control buckthorn during winter dormancy
  Red River Valley Agriculture, Feb. 6, 2012
• Refine your Refuge
  Corn and Soybean Digest, Feb. 7, 2012
• Disease-carrying ticks move deeper into Northland
  Duluth News Tribune, Feb. 6, 2012
• Disease-carrying ticks move deeper into Northland
  Pioneer Press, Feb. 6, 2012
• What's your manure worth?
  Dairy Star Mobile, Jan. 30, 2012
• New crop of Master Gardeners joins mighty volunteer force
  Mendota Heights Patch, Feb. 2, 2012
• Nathan Winter: Three business models drive small farm growth in Minnesota
  Hutchinson Leader, Feb. 6, 2012
• Pulling STEM out of compartments and into students' everyday lives
  MinnPost, Feb. 3, 2012
• Variable winter drives insects buggy
  Marshall Independent, Feb. 2, 2012
• Video: Gary Wyatt on Winter Protection of Trees/Shrubs
  KEYC - Mankato (FOX), Jan. 30, 2012
• Master Gardener: Ready, set, grow
  Mankato Free Press, Jan. 31, 2012
• Do new maps provide relief for zone envy?
  Star Tribune, Jan. 31, 2012
• Good Question: Does Lack Of Snow Mean Drought?
  WCCO-TV - Minneapolis/St. Paul (CBS), Jan. 30, 2012
• Mike Liepold: University of Minnesota study shows leadership gap
  Silobreaker, Jan. 28, 2012
• George Rehm: Modern Magical Potions
  Minnesota Farm Guide Ag Buzz blog, Jan. 29, 2012
• Beef research studies impact of feeding distillers grain
  Farm and Ranch Guide, Jan. 29, 2012
• Nathan Winter: Three business models drive small-farm growth in Minnesota
  Red River Valley Agriculture, Jan. 30, 2012
• Extension to get new home soon with more parking, easier access
  Detroit Lakes Online, Jan. 30, 2012
• University of Minnesota study shows leadership gap in rural Minnesota
  Tri State Neighbor, Jan. 27, 2012
• Nice to Know: Thanks for all the help
  Albert Lea Tribune, Jan. 27, 2012
• U of M: Leisure Travel Expected to Increase in 2012
  KSTP TV - Minneapolis/St. Paul (ABC), Jan. 24, 2012
• Minnesotans Plan to Spend More on Leisure Travel in ’12
  Twin Cities Business, Jan. 26, 2012
• U of M survey: Minnesotans predict higher leisure travel spending in 2012
  Hampton News, Jan. 27, 2012
• Wiersma reviews wheat releases, gives picks for 2012
  - Minnesota Farm Guide, Jan. 27, 2012
• Keep your produce fresher, longer
  Brownfield Ag News, Jan. 27, 2012
• Why all the fuss over protein levels in spring wheat?
  Minnesota Farm Guide, Jan. 27, 2012
• Jim Carlson retires from the University of Minnesota Extension Office after 35 years
  Morrison County Record, Jan. 26, 2012
• New U.S. growth map means new plants in Minnesota
  KARE-11 - Minneapolis/St. Paul (NBC), Jan. 26, 2012
• New garden map shows a milder Minnesota
  Star Tribune, Jan. 25, 2012
• U of M team continues to study foam on manure pits
  Agri News, Jan. 26, 2012
• USDA: Milder winters mean some changes in plant hardiness zones
  Pioneer Press, Jan. 26, 2012
• Newcomers find paradise in rural America
  The Field Position (blog), Jan. 25, 2012
• Marcia Endres: Recycled manure solids for cow bedding can succeed
  Morris Sun Tribune, Jan. 11, 2012
• Marcia Endres: Recycled Manure Solids for Cow Bedding Effective
  The Dairy Site, Jan. 11, 2012
• Marcia Endres: Dairy farmers finding cow bedding from recycled manure solids
  Western Farm Press, Jan. 12, 2012
• Marcia Endres: Manure Solids for Cow Bedding can Succeed
  The Beef Site, Jan. 18, 2012
• Marcia Endres: Researchers examine manure solids as bedding Resources
  The Dairy Herd, Jan. 16, 2012
• Marica Endres: Recycled manure solids for cow bedding can succeed with proper management, research shows
  Red River Valley Agriculture, Jan. 9, 2012
• Mike Liepold: Education opportunity can help fill the rural Minnesota leadership gap
  Morrison County Record, Jan. 24, 2012
• Mike Liepold: Filling the rural Minnesota leadership gap
  Hutchinson Leader, Jan. 24, 2012
• Protecting corn rootworm control has high priority in 2012
  Minnesota Farm Guide, Jan. 24, 2012
• Happy calves come from Minnesota
  Minnesota Daily, Jan. 24, 2012
• Poet gets new partner in $250 million cellulosic ethanol plant in Iowa
  Pioneer Press, Jan. 23, 2012
• How Do You Know When the Cost of Puts is Worthwhile?
  Corn and Soybean Digest, Jan. 23, 2012
• Will a warm winter mean more bugs?
  KARE-11 - Minneapolis/St. Paul (NBC), Jan. 24, 2012
• Ideas, and corn, were popping for junior master gardeners
  Austin Post Bulletin, Jan. 24, 2012
• Social Capital: Connections Cultivated
  WHYY Radio - Wilmington, Del., Jan. 23, 2012
• New snow adds moisture to parched southern Minnesota fields
  Pierce County Herald, Jan. 23, 2012
• Extension looks to move into Valley Technology Park
  Crookston Times, Jan. 20, 2012
• UMM Evaluates Farmers Markets
  KMRS/KKOK - Morris, Jan. 19, 2012
• Regional director Jayne Hager Dee retires
  Agri News, Jan. 19, 2012
• U of M Crookston Chancellor Charles Casey to retire
  Minn Post, Jan. 18, 2012
• Interest in direct marketing of meat surges as opportunities abound
  Agri News, Jan. 19, 2012
• Audio: Protecting your plants in sub-zero temps
  Minnesota Public Radio, Jan. 19, 2012
• Bev Durgan: Three keys to Minnesota's agricultural success
  The Farmer, Jan. 2012
• Crookston couple to be recognized at Agassiz Leaders Awards Banquet
  Crookston Times, Jan. 17, 2012
• Experts give the low-down on good, bad gardening advice
  East Oregonian, Jan. 15, 2012
• University of Minnesota-Crookston chancellor announces retirement
  Grand Forks Herald, Jan. 17, 2012
• Sen. John Howe: Keep in mind those who serve the public (Katlheen Olson retirement)
  Rochester Post Bulletin, Jan. 11, 2012
• Band begins national tribal mentoring program
  Cloquet Pine Journal, Jan. 17, 2012
• Will Minnesota have to pay for this weather respite?
  KARE-11 - Minneapolis/St. Paul (NBC), Jan. 11, 2012
• Olson retires after 40 years with Extension
  Red Wing Republican Eagle, Jan. 14, 2012
• Septic tips from the University of Minnesota
  Duluth News Tribune, Jan. 13, 2012
• Manage replacement heifers to bring in biggest profits on the farm
  Minnesota Farm Guide, Jan. 13, 2012
• ND tourism director: Ad wasn't meant to be racy
  CBS News, Jan. 13, 2012
• Economist Laura Kalambokidis discusses Gov. Dayton's jobs plan
  Minnesota Public Radio, Jan. 12, 2012
• Lack of snow combined with cold threatens septic systems
  Brainerd Dispatch, Jan. 13, 2012
• Manage replacement heifers to bring in biggest profits on farm
  Farm and Ranch Guide, Jan. 12, 2012
• Video: (Marcia Endres) Real World Milk Production
  Farm Connections, Jan. 12, 2012
• Lt. Gov. Prettner Solon announces food support coalition
  ECM Hometown Source, Jan. 10, 2012
• Brown winter shuts out snowmobile recreation, businesses
  Minnesota Public Radio, Jan. 10, 2012
• Snowless season hurts areas catering to winter tourism
  Bemidji Pioneer, Jan. 10, 2012
• Good Question: Should We Be Worried That Trees Are Budding?
  WCCO-TV - Minneapolis/St. Paul (CBS), Jan. 9, 2012
• Area 4-H youths get boost with $3,000 check
  Worthington Daily Globe, Jan. 10, 2012
• Chuck Schwartau: Learn from employee exit interviews
  Ag Web, Jan. 9, 2012
• Regional Director Jayne Hager Dee to Retire from University of Minnesota Extension
  Hampton News, Jan. 3, 2012
• Woman’s career grounded in education
  Fargo-Moorhead Forum, Jan. 8, 2012
• Two leaders retire from Extension Service
  Star Tribune, Jan. 7, 2012
• Severe drought: Region has not seen significant moisture since July
  Redwood Falls Gazette, Jan. 3, 2012
• Two longtime extension leaders will retire this month
  Farmington Independent, Jan. 5, 2012
• Beef producers hear how to improve feed efficiency
  Agri News, Jan. 5, 2012
• Duo retires from extension service
  Hastings Star-Gazette, Jan. 4, 2012
• Dairy cost reduction strategies pay dividends for producers
  Agri News, Jan. 3, 2012
• Lack of snow cover could cause septic system freeze-up
  Detroit Lakes Online, Dec. 30, 2011
• Always teaching, never directing: For over 3 decades, Extension educator taught area people how to grow
  Winona Daily News, Jan. 1, 2012
• Plants confused by balmy temps
  Star Tribune, Dec. 31, 2011
• Farm methods threaten widely grown corn crop
  USA Today, Dec. 31, 2011
• County board funds extension service work
  ABC Newspapers - Anoka, Dec. 30, 2012