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Grandpa's Fun Farm!
I have a favorite place to go here in town. Its not too far away, its bright and cheerful and full of hope, its mostly outdoorsbut it also has antiques. How could I not like the sound of that? Gr...
Posted on 6/18/13 at 9:14 PM
Food stamp cut begins farm bill debate
By Don Davis Food stamps are at the same time the biggest hurdle to enacting federal farm policy and a necessary part of passing the farm bill. Discussion about cutting spending for the program to fee...
Posted on 6/18/13 at 5:16 PM
I fought the tree and the tree won
You know those safety messages that flood the media during the spring planting and fall harvest seasons? Farmers get in a hurry to put the crop in the ground after the snow melts and then get the crop...
Posted on 4/29/13 at 7:09 PM
Farm Bureau Endorses Schomacker
I am proud to receive the Minnesota Farm Bureau's Political Action Committee endorsement for State Representative this year. The endorsement is based on my support of the Farm Bureau's policies like r...
Posted on 9/20/12 at 5:30 AM
Oh yes, I milked a cow
No matter how many times you've done things, there was always the first. Sometimes we remember the first time. Other times, it gets lost among the millions of experiences a person has in their lif...
Posted on 6/18/12 at 11:04 AM
Value added to local businesses
LAKEFIELD — Minnesota Department of Agriculture Assistant Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Poster and Marketing Division Director Mary Hanks visited farms and businesses in southwest Minnesota Monday.
By Alyson Buschena , June 17, 2013
Better late than never for spring blooms
WORTHINGTON — Although a cool, slow-starting spring and a Worthington ban on non-essential watering delayed many homeowners’ plant purchases and gardening efforts, color has nonetheless begun appearing in area yards — and things are shaping up for a berry good late June.
By Jane Turpin Moore , June 16, 2013
MnSP officials advocate for biodiesel in Washington
By Julie Buntjer , June 14, 2013
Young leaders of agriculture tour area
By Julie Buntjer , June 12, 2013
Conservation Stewardship Program apps due June 14
ST. PAUL — The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Conservation Stewardship Program will provide about $175 million in funding for up to 12.6 million additional acres enrolled this year.June 03, 2013
Hay supplies almost gone; outlook for 2013 crop poor
A poor 2012 hay crop followed by a late spring has nearly exhausted the Upper Midwest’s hay supply, forcing many ranchers to make tough decisions that can include selling livestock.By Jonathan Knutson/Forum News Service , May 27, 2013
Century, heritage farm apps due
DES MOINES, Iowa — The deadline to apply for the 2013 Century and Heritage Farm Program in Iowa is June 1. The program recognizes families that have owned their farm for 100 years in the case of Century Farms and 150 years for Heritage Farms.May 13, 2013
Students sought as 4-H mentors
ST. PAUL — Minnesota Foundation for Responsible Animal Care (MnFRAC) seeks college students with an interest in serving as spokespersons for animal agriculture to apply to be a Minnesota State Fair 4-H Animal Science Peer Mentor. Six positions are available.May 13, 2013
USDA updates planting status
ST. LOUIS (AP) — U.S. farmers are making the most of a respite from what has been a wet spring to get their corn crops planted. However, the pace still keeps them well behind schedule.May 13, 2013
New Commodity Challenge game ready for action
ST. PAUL — Commodity Challenge, an online grain trading game, has been redesigned and relaunched by a University of Minnesota Extension economist at the University’s Center for Farm Financial Management.May 13, 2013
Understanding marketing in late planting
ST. PAUL — The potential of reduced production due to delayed planting in 2013 because of the cold, wet start to the growing season could result in additional challenges in managing marketing. While there is still time to plant this year’s crop and achieve normal yields, it is important to understand the marketing implications if we experience continued delays in corn planting.By Bret Oelke/ U of M Extension , May 13, 2013
Area FFA teams excel at State
By Julie Buntjer , May 07, 2013
- WHS FFA Meats team
- JCC FFA Ag Mechanics team
- JCC FFA Ag Sales team
- JCC FFA Food Science team
- JCC FFA Livestock Evaluation team
- Jaden Carlson
- MLBO FFA Farm Business Management team
- Trevor Ruesch
- Thomas Salentiny
- Windom FFA Floriculture team
- Laura Williams, Kyle Edlin
- Rodney Vanden Bosch
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Waiting on the weather
WORTHINGTON — In a typical year, the region’s crop producers would have had their small grains planted by early April, their corn in the ground by the end of April, and their soybeans rolling out of planters and into farm fields by the first week of May.
By Julie Buntjer , May 02, 2013
Sibley-Ocheyedan FFA'ers elected as top state officers
SIBLEY, Iowa — For the second consecutive year, a graduate of Sibley-Ocheyedan High School will lead the Iowa FFA Association as its president, and two of the school’s graduates will serve on the state officer team.
By Julie Buntjer , April 26, 2013
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