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Prairie Grains is the
official publication of
the Minnesota
Association of
Wheat Growers,
North Dakota Grain
Growers Association,
South Dakota Wheat,
Inc., and the
Minnesota Barley
Growers Association.

End The Regulatory Horror Stories -- MAWG President Jerry Nordick says flexibility in regulations are needed since land and farming situations are not all the same.

Ag Is Top But unsung Export Performer -- The U.S. Foreign Market Development Program returns huge benefits for U.S. growers and the economic well-being of the U.S., says MWC Chairman, Paul Aasness.

Mid-Session, Budget Still Driving Factor -- A mid-session report on the 1995 Minnesota legislative session.

Northwest Minnesota Has New Small Grains Specialist -- Jochum Wiersma has been hired by the University of Minnesota to boost small grains outreach and support in Minnesota's wheat growing area.

Some Crop Development Factors May Influence Scab -- NDSU research pathologist, Ron Stover provides some observations on factors that influence fusarium (scab) in wheat.

A Look At Four Research Projects Funded By the Minnesota Wheat Council -- Tillage, storage, scab and foxtail -- a look at four research projects at the University of Minnesota, funded in part by the Minnesota Wheat Research & Promotion Council.

Behind The Scenes In Congress -- Who are the eyes and ears on farm issues for Sen. Paul Wellstone, Rep. Collin Peterson, and Rep. David Minge? their ag "LAs."

Grains Makes Gains In Winning Americans Over -- A recent Gallup poll shows progress in efforts to educate Americans about grains consumption.

Step Up Fertilizer Management To Control Cost -- NDSU and U of M soil scientists offer management strategies that may help reduce production costs associated with fertilizer.

Controlling Wild Oats In Small Grains -- Weather conditions the last few growing seasons turned many fields into a playground for wild oats. Get the upper hand with these tips for 1995.

Value-Added Processing: Getting Into The Zone -- Former Cargill-Canada Chief Richard Dawson, now a private consultant, with insight on establishing value-added trade.

1995 Farm Bill Watch: Waiting For The Budget -- A look at the sentiment in Washington prior to the 1995 Farm Bill Debate.

Tips For Planting And Replanting -- Advice from NDSU extension specialists on achieving uniform stands and maximizing grain yields.

Remember The Protein Premium Controversy? Studies Say Financial Gains Offset Losses-- Two federal studies conclude that financial gains offset losses.

MAWG Introduces New Membership Incentives --Introducing the MAWG's new membership incentives: Personalized stationery and your own business cards, a resource handbook and briefcase, in addition to other incentives already offered by the MAWG.

Minnesota Wheat Briefs -- Odds and ends of wheat news and information

Odds Favor Break In Scab Cycle --Crop experts say scab is a disease that runs in cycles.

Wheat Screenings -- Tracy Sayler pokes fun at farm terminology, overzealous food safety studies, the ND state legislature, and new department names at the University of Minnesota.