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 ...
He doesn’t travel to as many places as he did years ago, but Darrell Platz of rural Comfrey still brings a good selection of fresh vegetables to the New Ulm Farmers Market two times a week. A good share of the farmers market attendees can be found looking at his produce that includes ...
Moderating a recent Farmfest Forum on how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping agriculture, West Central Minnesota farmer Zach Johnson said AI interests just about every-one in agriculture at least a little bit. “It’s like the internet was 20-25 years ago. It’s going to take everyone using it to the next level. I’m sure some great things will come from it and there will be challenges,” said Johnson, known as the Millenial Farmer with more than a million followers on the YouTube Channel “Millennial Farmer.” He said he’s seen autonomous technology that allows ...
