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AGRONOMY
October 2011 Centra Sota Newsletter
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Notice of Annual Meeting
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Winter Agronomy Technology Meetings
Mark your calendar now to attend one of your cooperatives Winter Meetings. Click here for meeting schedule and agenda
2012 Crop Planning
By Tyson Kaldenberg Cokato Crop Advisor
Combines equipped with yield monitors are a valuable tool in accessing hybrid and variety performance across your farms. But, the vantage point you have from the cab is also a good means for evaluating weed control performance of your herbicide program. While herbicide tolerant traits are the norm, tolerance and resistance is still a concern. Click here to view an article on this topic, and as always work with your locations Crop Advisors to discuss 2012 plans
COUNTRY STORE
Purina Difference Rewards Program
Click here to read a newsletter just released by Purina with several great articles and videos for you horse enthusiasts.
What's News?!
Do you have a wood pellet stove? The Buffalo Country Store now has wood pellets on sale stop by and check it out!!
On Saturday the 14th from 10 to 4 Doggy Day and Adopt a Pet!
CLOTHING DEALS
$10.00 off when you buy any in-stock boots or shoes.
Buffalo Country Store Now on Facebook!
Check out our Facebook Fan Page for the latest events, product specials, and information!
FUEL/PROPANE
STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE
TIPS FOR YOUR AG EQUIPMENT
"Taking a few simple maintenance steps now will ensure a smooth start-up next spring and a long productive life with fewer breakdowns." – Howard Reinhard <...read more...>
MAPCO PIPELINE NOTICE
The West Red pipeline (batch line of nat gas, butane, propane) has been damaged due to severe flooding on the Missouri River where the lines cross at Decatur, Nebraska, just upstream of the Whiting Terminal. In addition, the integrity of the West Blue (100% propane line) has been threatened due to erosion in the floodplain on the east side of the river. <...read more...>
Small LP Cylinder Transportation & Storage
Summer is the time when a lot of grilling gets done outside and using a propane cylinder is very common. Please take a few minutes to read some basic information about how to safely transport and store small LP cylinders. Following these instructions will help ensure the safety of you and your family. Click here to read the safety module.
Extension on fuel oil storage tank rules for some farms (SPCC)
Farms with storage tanks for diesel fuel, gasoline, lube oil, hydraulic oil and other kinds of oil may have new requirements under the EPA’s new Spill Prevention, Containment and Countermeasures (SPCC) rule. Click here to read full article.
Updated 10/21/2011
SAFETY
Safety is priority one with Centra Sota Energy. We were the areas first Propane supplier to require a Gas Check inspection before any new installation or delivery. Our staff of certified technicians are available to assist you in ensuring that your propane system meets all the Safety guidelines be it for farm, home or business. <...read more...>
FUEL STORAGE/MAINTENANCE
We're committed to providing you with premium diesel to keep you running! To ensure your fuel storage is keeping your fuel viable, tank maintenance is vital! <...read more...>
LUBRICANTS
We provide premium Cenex quality lubricants! Our lubricants with cutting-edge ingredients, such as vegetable-oil-based hydraulic fluid, lead the industry in innovation and exceed the standards required by equipment manufacturers for a wide variety of uses. <...read more...>
LAWN CARE
Time to Hang Your Lights!
Now that the lawn care season is winding down, we are now offering hanging Christmas lights!
Snow Removal Signup
If you need snow removable this winter we are now signing up customers for the season. Please call 763-286-6303 to researve your spot.
SAVE YOUR ASH TREES!
They line our streets, add beauty to our neighborhoods, and shade our homes and families from the summer heat. Ash trees add so much to our environment here in Minnesota. But now these beautiful trees face a serious threat: the Emerald Ash Borer. <...read more...>
COMMUNITY FUND RAISING
Community Lawn Care is looking for the lawns to green up and looking to donate money to your fundraising group or club. Call Community Lawn Care to set up an appointment on how we can work together to raise money for you. Call Randy at 763-682-5134.
FEED
Avoid feeding newly harvested corn silageBy: Dr. Jake Reed |
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Each fall many dairy producers struggle to maintain milk production. This year’s production struggles probably have something to do the summer’s severe heat stress, but the main culprit from year-to-year is the feeding of newly harvested corn silage. <...read more...>
harvesting and storing snaplage
We have fielded many questions on harvesting and storing snaplage this year, as central MN dairy producers are looking for ways to avoid drying costs of late planted corn. Additional advantages of snaplage include: yields that are 10-15% higher per acre compared to grain harvest (addition of husk and cob to the diet), potential cost savings compared to harvesting corn and processing at the storage structure, and greater ruminal starch availability compared to dry corn. Dr. Matthew Digman of the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center has been working on field and feeding trials with snaplage and has these tips for maximizing your snaplage harvest <...read more...>
Harvest Strategies to Optimize Corn Silage Quality and Yield
The corn silage burndown at Centra Sota-New Vision Alliance on September 8th brought in 55 samples that averaged 67.5% moisture. Corn silage harvest in central MN should be in full swing over the next two weeks. With record feed prices, make sure you are implementing Harvest Strategies to Optimize Corn Silage Quality and Yield
NVA Feed Mill Honored
Centra Sota’s NVA feed mill honored with a Dedication to Quality award. Click here to read the full press release.
High quality forages reduce feeding costs
Putting up high quality forage is essential to the profitability of dairy operations. Harvesting and storing forages to optimize protein and energy values, will increase production, as well as, decrease purchased feed costs. With record feed prices, it’s critical to get forages harvested and stored right. Click here for a discussion from the U of M.