Your Farm Questions — Answered.

When you call the Farm Information Line, you'll get reliable, research-based answers from Extension agriculture experts. It's a statewide service backed by a network of local educators, so you'll get information to meet your specific needs. Oh, and did we mention it's free?

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Afterhours: Leave a voicemail and we'll return your call the next business day.
Anytime: Email us at fil@umn.edu.

• What should I pay for land rent in my area?

• How much fertilizer should I put on my horse pasture?

• The leaf tips on my oats are turning white. What is causing this?

• With all the recent rain, will extra nitrogen benefit corn?

• Is the plant Dyers Woad toxic to cattle?

• How do I get rid of rats in my goat barn?

• What kind of farm record keeping and accounting software is available?

• How do I get my land certified for organic crop production?

• What are the feedlot regulations in my county?

• How many tons of haylage do I have in a 20x60 silo about 10 feet high?

• Is CRP open for pasturing?

• What happens if I seed barley this late?

• Can I use the same pasture recommendations for meat goats as I got for horses two years ago?

Contact your local Extension office for additional expert information.

Other Useful Extension Numbers

4-H:	800-444-4238 612-624-2116
AnswerLine:	800-854-1678
Extension staff answer questions about safely cooking, canning and freezing food, cleaning stains and mildew and other household issues. 9 to noon or 1 to 4, Monday-Friday
Yard & Garden Line:	612-624-4771
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