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Register now for Strategic Farming: Field Notes
Registration is open for the Strategic Farming: Field Notes program. The Field Notes program is designed for farmers ...
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Amid avian flu outbreak, activists decry poultry-killing methods
By Kirsti Marohn This spring’s outbreak of avian influenza has sparked renewed protests from animal welfare activists over ...
Agriculture
Iowa lawmakers OK bill mandating sale of E15 at gas stations
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa would become the first state in the nation to require that gas stations ...
Agriculture
Students chosen as top Agricultural Education Achievers
A trio of area students have been recognized as Top Agricultural Education Achievers by the Minnesota FFA Association. ...
Agriculture
FFA members advance to state discussion meet
A Southland High School student was one of 16 regional FFA finalists from across the state who advanced ...
Agriculture
More than a million birds have avian flu in Minnesota
ST. PAUL — Minnesota animal health officials say more than a million birds across the state have now ...
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Mower County Farm Bureau hosts Food Awareness Event
The Mower County Farm Bureau hosted a food awareness event on March 17, at Jim’s Market Place in ...
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Minnesota Senate passes agriculture relief bill
By Tim Pugmire The Minnesota Senate unanimously passed legislation Thursday that provides financial relief to farmers who were ...
Agriculture
Mower Farm included in this year’s Century Farm honorees
The Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau recognize 78 Minnesota farms as 2022 Century Farms, which ...
Agriculture
MDA to hold public input sessions on USDA food program
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is seeking input from the public on proposed pathways for food procurement ...
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Despite uncertainty, Minnesota farmers are hopeful they’ll have a good year
Fertilizer prices have been rising since last year, partly due to the supply chain issues affecting so much ...
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Mower County Dairy Banquet tickets on sale
Tickets for the 69th Mower County Dairy Banquet are now on sale. The Mower County Dairy Royalty will ...
Agriculture
Area soil health seminars to be held this month
A pair of events are scheduled to be held in March that will look at cover crops and ...
Agriculture
Friday event highlights CRP enrollment
Officials with the Natural Resources and Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) were in Austin ...
Agriculture
State Fair accepting applications for the BELLE Grant for youth exhibitors
For a second year, the Minnesota State Fair is proud to continue the Beginning Exhibitor Livestock Learning Experience ...