By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho — U.S. officials have released a new plan involving methods to deal with a microscopic pest in southeastern Idaho that threatens the state’s billion-dollar industry that supplies a third of the nation’s potatoes. The U.S. Department of ...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The federal government granted Florida’s request for wider authority over wetland development, a move announced Thursday that came under immediate fire by environmentalist who worry that the country’s largest network of wetlands could be at risk of being further ...
SLEEPY EYE — On NOV. 18-19, the Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter competed in the Poultry and Milk Quality Career Development Events or CDE’s. A CDE is an opportunity for students to learn about a certain aspect of agriculture and compete in competitions to demonstrate their knowledge. The Sleepy ...
WORTHINGTON — Pull up a chair and join in or bring the conversation with you as you go about your day. Whatever works best for you, we hope you will join us this winter to discuss some of the key issues and questions around crop production facing Minnesota corn and soybean farmers today. ...
Despite an early snowfall, local farmers are still feeling confident that when all is said and done, a 2020 harvest that ranks among the most productive in recent years will still be strong. Tuesday saw an unseasonably early snowfall, with roughly a half-foot of snow dumped on the region. In ...
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — Some farms in Washington state are turning to online sales to adapt to business challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Many small farms in Skagit County, including Farias Farm, started selling their produce online after coronavirus restrictions left fewer ...
NEW ULM — During National 4-H Week, October 4-10, the Milford 4-H Club announced the 2020-21 officers elected at the September 4-H meeting. Prior to the meeting and elections, the club did yard work at the Milford Monument in Milford Township. Members elected to an office include: President ...
ST. PAUL — Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed October as Minnesota Farm to School Month. During the month, Minnesotans are encouraged to celebrate connections between students and local food, share our state's farm to school stories and express gratitude for school nutrition professionals and ...
SEBEKA (AP) — It’s hard to see how anyone could coax anything green from this sandy patch of Minnesota soil. But Kathy Connell can. Most of the vegetables have already been harvested from her vast garden, but a few plump watermelons and cucumbers still peek out from beneath the ...
Thursday, Sept. 17, was National Teach Ag Day, which is celebrated across the nation to recognize the agricultural education profession. Mrs. Hoffmann, and Mr. and Mrs. Manderfeld are always encouraging their students to explore careers in agriculture, one of those being an Ag. Teacher! They ...
Total net farm income in the United States is forecast to increase by 23 percent in 2020 despite a small decrease in total farm cash receipts. The main reasons for the projected increase in net farm income — NFI is a broad measure of farm profits — are a significant increase in government ...
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Federal regulators said Thursday they have cited Smithfield Foods for failing to protect employees from exposure to the coronavirus at the company's Sioux Falls plant, an early hot spot for virus infections that hobbled American ...
NEW ULM — The New Ulm Farm City Hub Club made major donations toward area 4-H and FFA programs recently. When county 4-H livestock showcases were scheduled to replace county fairs that had been cancelled, the Hub Club learned that the county 4-H federations would not only lose their major ...
BUFFALO — Brown County turkey grower Loren “Butch” Brey was appointed by the Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council (MTRPC) to serve on the Midwest Poultry Federation (MPF) Board of Directors for their 2020 virtual convention in August. MPF’s primary purpose is to educate ...
By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The impact of a wind storm that tore through the Midwest continued to grow Wednesday, as widespread power outages kept businesses closed, limited communication, spoiled food and caused long lines at gas stations. The rare storm ...
On Tuesday, July 28 from 2:00-5:00 pm, food was distributed to 1728 individuals in 590 households in Brown County. Each household got approximately 45 pounds of food. The fresh food that was given out could include a meat box, dairy box, and a produce box. The items inside included: MEAT BOX- ...
By Morgan Hoffmann Chapter President This summer, one of our FFA officers, Alex Joramo, asked the officer team if there was an interest in having a FFA display at the Sleepy Eye Depot Museum as his mom worked there and was looking for a new display. It was a welcomed surprise! Mrs. ...
WORTHINGTON — Average, Median, Ten Percent Lowest Average Rents and Ten Percent Highest Average Rents are listed by county in the recently released publication titled “Cropland Rental Rates for Minnesota Counties.” The rental rates come from rents paid by farmers who participate in Adult ...
By Morgan Hoffmann Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter President This summer, one of our FFA Officers, Alex Joramo, asked the officer team if there was an interest in having a FFA display at the Sleepy Eye Depot Museum as his mom worked there and was looking for a new display. It was a welcomed ...
By H. James Mathiowetz Summer Ag Intern SLEEPY EYE — The Sleepy Eye summer Agricultural Education program has been busy over the month of June. Beginning on June 8th, the first of the 4 week courses began. Students had the option of choosing between 7 different classes spanning 3 career ...