NEW ULM — Wayne Schoper retired after 25 years as a University of Minnesota Agricultural Extension Educator not long ago, but he’s not done working with farmers yet. Last March, he became a Minnesota Department of Agriculture Farm Advocate. That should be no surprise to anyone who knows ...
NEW ULM -- It didn't take long for Jim Bartels to figure out what was happening when a group of "invaders"—carrying purple and gold balloons—broke up the "mandatory" 3 p.m. advertising meeting at KNUJ Monday. The people, the balloons, and the Hub Club apparel gave it away. The group ...
NEW ULM – The New Ulm Economic Development Authority (EDA) approved a $74,900 commercial property rehab loan for Ulm Sweet Ulm, Tuesday. Ulm Sweet Ulm is located at 203 N. Minnesota Street and is home to multiple businesses including Lykke Books, NU Brew Cafe, Healing Routine’s Yoga, ...
BROWN COUNTY — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) reports water from six private wells tested at Farmfest exceeded the federal health standard for nitrate-nitrogen this year. Another nine private wells showed elevated levels. Three of every four Minnesotans rely on groundwater ...
Less supply, more demand. That seems to be the reality of the beef industry right now. The driving factors are complex including drought conditions, shifts in temperatures and precipitation, higher costs of raising and feeding cattle, the health of the cattle including disease and pest ...
The beef industry is facing challenging times with high demand and low supply — increases in price and a reduction in cattle inventory. The future though might also be challenging with a need to stay relevant but still evolve with consumer demand and money-conscious or streamlined pricing as well as maintaining supply. The biggest factor for keeping the beef industry progressive though could lie in the usage of technology. “There are many things technology is helping the beef industry do,” said Greg Stuefen, a local cattlemens/cow calf producer. “From feeds and minerals ...
