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The History of the Honeycrisp Apple
The History of the Honeycrisp Apple
The History of the Honeycrisp Apple
The History of the Honeycrisp Apple For the past few decades, I usually try and grab a bag of Honeycrisp apples. It is not only delicious, but it seems to have more juice on each crisp bite! The Honeycrisp is by far my favorite kind of apple...
Expert Looks At What Makes A Successful Dairy Operator
Expert Looks At What Makes A Successful Dairy Operator
Expert Looks At What Makes A Successful Dairy Operator
Like most business owners, passion for work get strong badge but skills are common characteristics for successful dairy operators.  University of Minnesota’s Jim Salfer said most of operators are successful farmers with pretty flexible business plans and they think about long- and short-range goals.  He noted, aft...
University of Minnesota Building Precision Ag Research Complex
University of Minnesota Building Precision Ag Research Complex
University of Minnesota Building Precision Ag Research Complex
The University of Minnesota is planning a $220 million research complex near Austin, Minnesota, to study precision agriculture. The university says the goal is to put the state on the cutting edge of farm and food technology. Plans for the Future of Advanced Agricultural Research Minnesota (FAARM) center includes fields, research and innovation space, and workforce development efforts ... Read Mor
UI, MSU Conducting Potato Soil Health Survey
UI, MSU Conducting Potato Soil Health Survey
UI, MSU Conducting Potato Soil Health Survey
Researchers form the University of Idaho, Montana State University and the University of Minnesota are asking growers for their feedback on potato production and soil health. The results of this survey will influence the important research done by these schools ...
Emotion A Key Component To Farm Transitioning
Emotion A Key Component To Farm Transitioning
Emotion A Key Component To Farm Transitioning
When it come to passing the farm from one generation to the next, there could be some challenges for both sides in making a transition work. But as University of Minnesota Extension's Jim Salfer notes, one factor not given much consideration when such a succession takes place is the emotional investment made by the incumbent farmer regarding their operation ...
Addressing Concerns When It Comes To Farm Transitions
Addressing Concerns When It Comes To Farm Transitions
Addressing Concerns When It Comes To Farm Transitions
Nationwide, the number of farm transitions has increased in recent years. Yet questions remain for both younger and older generations considering this process. The University of Minnesota's Jim Salfur said, for example, one of the biggest questions out there is how can a beginning farmer without a home farm get in to the business ...
Cybersecurity Must Be A Priority For Ag Community
Cybersecurity Must Be A Priority For Ag Community
Cybersecurity Must Be A Priority For Ag Community
The Memorial Day weekend cyber-attack on the world's largest meat processor impacted U.S. facilities and created a ripple effect along the supply chain. " caused disruptions to supply chains, logistics, and transportation to customers. And it increased consumer prices]Which has raised questions how to prevent similar events from occurring," said Jennifer van de Ligt of the University of
Biosecurity Not Just For Livestock
Biosecurity Not Just For Livestock
Biosecurity Not Just For Livestock
Most livestock producers are very aware of the importance of maintaining strong biosecurity practices to keep diseases from infecting their herds or birds. But one expert said that with all that's going on the to conoravirus all farmers should take biosecurity measures to keep their workers healthy and safe ...

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