Tag Archives: agriculture
SW MN Farm Size Pt II
There are over 8,000 farms in theĀ nine counties of Region 8 inĀ Southwest Minnesota.Ā Measured by acreage, the largest cohort of farms in the stateĀ is 50-179 acres, while the largest group in our region is 180-499 acres. Measured by the market … Continue reading
SW MN Farm Size
SWMN Farm Size By County 2007 The average farm size in Southwest Minnesota is about 1/4 larger than in the state overall. This is corn and bean country, fairly evenly split with livestock and hog operations. Diversification seems to favor … Continue reading
Rural Broadband At A Glance, 2009 Edition
USDA today issued a short Bulletin looking at ruralĀ internet usage: Three-quarters of U.S. residents used the Internet to access information, education, and services in 2007. Broadband Internet access is becoming essential for both businesses and households; many compare its evolution … Continue reading
Daily Yonder on Farm Broadband
Closer look at Colorado and North Dakota Continue reading
Census of Agriculture 2007
The 2007 Census of Agriculturewas released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS).Ā While I was at Kiwanis for lunch.Ā So much for this afternoon’s productivity!Ā “The number of farms in the United States has … Continue reading
Durum Delivers
U.S. Durum Growers Assoc.Ā held a You Tube Pasta Contest last October to celebrate and promote National Pasta Month.Ā Winners were just announced, including 1st place to Sara Neubauer, Bottineau, ND, for āDurum Deliversā filmed at the Air Force Academy: Durum … Continue reading
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