Shawna Olson

Fill out the 2012 Census on Ag

Vilsack wants to remind producers to fill out the ag census. Read More

Chromatin to Host California Meeting on Grain Sorghum

As interest for grain sorghum use as an ethanol feedstock continues to rise, Chromatin will be targeting growers in California next month, providing information about the unique opportunities that lie in growing the grain. Read More

Advanced Biofuels Saved in Appeals Court Decision

An appeals court today made the decision to throw out the 2012 mandate for usage of cellulosic biofuels set by the Environmental Protection Agency. Read More

Farm bill progress slow

As focus in Washington, D.C., remains on budgetary issues, ag committee leadership appeared optimistic this week about the chance of passing a farm bill in 2013. Read More

Sign up for farm programs

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that sign-up for farm programs extended from the 2008 farm bill, including direct payments, will begin on Feb. 19. Read More

Low levels of overwintering wheat midge larvae

Soil samples in North Dakota indicate low levels of overwintering wheat midge larvae (cocoons) for the 2013 season, according to Janet Knodel, North Dakota State University Extension Service entomologist. Read More

Northwest Farm Managers Association

The Northwest Farm Managers Association will hold its 104th annual meeting for producers and others interested in agriculture on Feb. 6 at the Holiday Inn in Fargo. Read More

Feed costs high for pork producers

This could be a challenging year for pork producers. Read More

Eastern Ag Day

Agenda for the Hatton event Read More

Dairy Cow College

Dairy efficiency, feeding strategies and animal stewardship are among the topics for the 2013 Dairy Cow College sessions. Read More