AGRICULTURE
Column: Farmland values increase slightly in 2009 
WORTHINGTON — At the end of each year for the last 16 years, a survey has been conducted for farmland sales in 14 southwest Minnesota counties. The survey reports bare farmland sales to nonrelated parties for the first six months of each year.
By DAVID BAU U OF M EXTENSION , January 21, 2010
New Vision Co-op honors Jorgenson for years of service
JEFFERS — He served in every leadership position on the board — most of them more than one term — but as of last week, Ron Jorgenson is officially retired after 20 years of service to his local cooperative elevator.
January 21, 2010
Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification Workshops planned in the region
WORTHINGTON — If you need to renew your Private Pesticide Applicator certification, you can do so by attending one of the upcoming recertification workshops sponsored by University of MN Extension.
By Lizabeth Stahl, U of M Extension , January 21, 2010
Saving history: Barn Doctors straighten, salvage and make old barns look as good as new
SLAYTON — For Aaron Barritt, fixing up barns isn’t just a job, it’s a way of life.
January 21, 2010
Column: Limit risk when selecting corn hybrids
ST. PAUL — You can reduce risk when selecting corn hybrids by using information from many sources, including universities, grower associations, seed companies and on-farm strip trials. Results from unbiased, replicated trials are especially important.
By JEFF COULTER U OF M EXTENSION , January 21, 2010
Extended Ag Services aids farmers in tri-state area
LAKEFIELD — Navigating the complex, shifting world of environmental permits, deciding on an effective crop management plan and purchasing the right crop and hail insurance are difficult tasks even for the most well-informed, patient farmers.
January 21, 2010
Columns: Forage Days is Feb. 11 in Lamberton
LAMBERTON — Minnesota Forage Day will be Feb. 11 at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center, Lamberton. The program is co-sponsored by University of Minnesota Extension and the Midwest Forage Association (MFA). Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with the program from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
By PAUL PETERSON U OF M EXTENSION , January 21, 2010
Osceola Windpower project slated for March completion
OCHEYEDAN, Iowa — A wind turbine-related project in northwest Iowa is still on schedule to be completed by March, despite a consistent stream of severe winter weather.
January 21, 2010
Morrell plant to close in Sioux City
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Sioux City officials say the John Morrell & Co. meatpacking plant, one of the city’s largest employers, will close this spring.
January 20, 2010
WHS ag department receives AgStar grant
Worthington High School agriculture instructor Deb Martin (left) accepts a check for $2,000 Tuesday afternoon from AgStar Senior Financial Services Executive Marilyn Anderson for the purchase of a cooler for the ag department’s greenhouse. The grant was offered through AgStar’s Agriculture Classroom Equipment grant program.
January 20, 2010
Man dies in farm accident near Welch
WELCH - A man died near Welch Saturday during a farm accident.
Roberto Fuetre-Chavelas, 28, was killed after getting caught in a conveyor belt at Ries Farms in Welch, according to the Goodhue County sheriff’s department. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
By Hastings Star Gazette , January 19, 2010
Farmer not charged after half his herd died
ELLSWORTH, Wis. - The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department said Monday a case will not be referred to the district attorney’s office for charges after investigation found nearly 25 cows died over a seven-month period.
By Pierce County Herald , January 19, 2010
Forum for farm families is Jan. 27
EDGERTON — Ted Matthews is the guest speaker at a public forum at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 27 at the Edgerton Pizza Ranch.
By Daily Globe , January 19, 2010
Cattlemen to host annual banquet
LUVERNE — The Rock-Nobles Cattlemen’s Association will host its annual banquet Feb. 1 at the Blue Mound Banquet Center, 410 W. Hatting St., Luverne.
By Daily Globe , January 19, 2010
Pork Board names award winners
MANKATO — The 2010 Minnesota Pork Board awards were recently presented to people who have made significant contributions through pork promotion, consumer and producer education, youth mentoring and service as role models to Minnesota’s pork industry.
By Daily Globe , January 19, 2010
Area Voices is a collection of posts from our community blogging tool www.areavoices.com. If you wish to start a blog sign up here www.areavoices.com. We may choose to feature your posts on http://www.dglobe.com.
1959: Calf with Two Heads Born Near Storden
Harold Grote, a Storden veterinarian, is pictured with a two-headed Holstein heifer calf born Thanksgiving morning on the Richard Anderson farm no
1944: Stressed from the Holidays and the War? Drink Milk!
Benson & Sorensen Dairy recommended people should drink a quart of milk a day in 1944, and I think I spy a World War II reference in the ad.
1959: Chemicals in Food Pose Danger
The cranberry dilemma in the first paragraph is explained in the rest of this 1959 editorial about federal regulation of chemicals in the agricult
1959: Killer Dogs Shot Dead
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Dec 21, 2009 at 12:00 PM | Reprint
Vets work with their hands, keep war out of mind
VALLEY CENTER, Calif. | When Carlos Rivera returned from fighting in Iraq and found work as an electrician, he thought co-workers who knew about his military experience were gawking at him. He went home angry each day. That's not a problem at his current job, working alongside other combat veterans
Posted by: agweekfarmer on Dec 21, 2009 at 8:13 AM | Agweek1984: Bob Artley Mentions Bootleggers
This 1984 "Memories of a Former Kid" from Bob Artley deals with the subject of bootlegging.
1944: Pillsbury's Best Laying Concentrate
Pillsbury Mills, Inc (phone 2-2721) was located on 1301 Sherwood in 1944, and sold No-Mix Laying Concentrate, with corn or sorghum, oats and barley.
1959: Faces of Good Neighbors
Good neighbors of Anton "Tony" Ebner, who was a patient at the U of M hospital in 1959, were: John Ebner, Bob Ferguson, Dick Horkey, Clare
View your ad here! Cost effective targeted advertising.
Contextual advertising starting as low as $79/month. This includes targeted ad delivery and search results!
Add your business to the Marketplace »
RSS Feeds