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USDA EXTENDS DEADLINE TO REPORT SPRING-SEED CROPS IN MINNESOTA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline to file crop acreage reports for agricultural producers in Minnesota impacted by flooding and heavy moisture. The new July 22 deadline applies to reporting spring-seeded crops to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices and federal crop insurance agents. “Agriculture operations throughout the state have […]

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DEADLINE TO REPORT ACRES PREVENTED FROM PLANTING BY FLOODING EXTENDED

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is extending the prevented plant crop reporting deadline for Minnesota producers affected by spring flooding and excessive moisture. Producers in many counties now have until July 15, to report acres they intended to plant this spring but could not due to weather conditions. Counties include Becker,

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TWO CROOKSTON BUSINESSES ARE BEHIND ON THEIR LOAN PAYMENTS, HOTEL VALUES TO GO DOWN

The City of Crookston committee for Development Policy and Review met over the noon hour on Thursday.  City of Crookston Finance Director and acting chair for the committee Angel Weasner provided an update on the Intermediary Relending Program (IRP).  Two businesses are currently behind in their payment T & N Sports (Siegle Sports) and Crookston

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CAPITOL UPDATE FROM REPRESENTATIVE DEB KIEL

Dear Neighbors, I am proud to announce the roll out of the new Dairy Assistance, Investment and Relief Initiative (DAIRI) program, which will provide financial assistance for small- to medium-size dairy producers who enroll for five years of coverage in the USDA Farm Service Agency’s Dairy Margin Coverage program. Through the Agriculture and the Jobs omnibus

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USDA OFFERS INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR FARMERS WHOSE FIELDS WERE TOO WET OR FLOODED TO PLANT

The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Minnesota is offering a special Environmental Quality Incentive Program sign-up for farmers who couldn’t plant their crops because of flooded or wet fields. The deadline for sign-up is Friday, July 12. This EQIP sign-up is an opportunity for farmers to plant a cover crop, which they could later cut for

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EAT UNITED SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM BEGINS MONDAY JUNE 10

The Eat United Summer Food Service Program returns for its fifth year, Monday, June 10.  Crookston Public Schools, along with the USDA, United Way of Crookston and Tri-Valley Opportunity Council provide free summer lunches to all youth in the community on a first come, first serve basis. Crookston Public Schools Food Service Director Anna Brekken

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