Articles tagged under: extension
Touting the Value of Ag Research and Extension
Published May 4, 2021
Over 350 agriculture groups have signed off on a letter to congressional leadership about the importance of agricultural research, education, Extension and innovation. In particular, these groups are asking lawmakers to include $11.5 billion in funding for federal ag research…Farmer-Lender Mediation Extension Granted by MN Legislature
Published April 15, 2020
The COVID-19 relief package passed in the Minnesota Legislature contains an extension for Farmer-Lender Mediation by 60 days. It temporarily extends the period before which a creditor can enforce a debt or terminate a contract for deed subject to the…“Orphan” Programs Left Behind with Farm Bill Extension
Published October 1, 2018
With a farm bill extension, there are 39 so-called “orphan programs” that lose authorization and mandatory funding. While the spending for the programs only totals $2.8 billion, they do include most of the bioenergy, rural development and research title programs,…A New Name for NDSU Extension
Published May 2, 2018
In response to a recent review by the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education, the name and mission for Extension was updated. The North Dakota State University Extension Service is now known as NDSU Extension, with the new motto…Use Caution with Spring Anhydrous Application
Published May 1, 2018
Farmers should use some caution when planting after a spring anhydrous application. University of Minnesota Extension Soil Scientist Dan Kaiser says it really depends on soil moisture. "If you look at the point of injection, there's a round shape between…Turning Cattle Out to Pasture
Published April 26, 2018
Cattle producers are preparing pastures or cover crops for spring turnout. South Dakota State University Extension Cow/Calf Specialist Taylor Grussing says step one is to make sure all cattle have some form of identification. "In addition, usually a blackleg vaccine…Conaway Touts Farm Bill
Published April 18, 2018
The House Agriculture Committee passed a farm bill on a party-line vote of 26-20. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway began the farm bill markup saying a farm bill extension is not a good idea. The Texas congressman went on…