By Jerrold Tesmer, Extension Educator for Fillmore/Houston Counties
If you are interested in water quality, dairy grazing, sediment control structures, and other NRCS, SWCD programs, you will want to attend the Conservation Practices Tour. This ver
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
- 11:44:26, May 21st 2013 - airmaxs52274 - Have you ever thought about adding a little bit more than just your a ... [Read More]
- 5:56:33, May 18th 2013 - modgudur - I guess the child is anti-gun control since Obama went to all that trouble ... [Read More]
- 9:27:41, May 16th 2013 - caal girl - Nice outfit on you. I loved some of the dresses but am holding my breath ... [Read More]
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- 4:12:01, May 9th 2013 - Amanda Ziebell - Wow! Thanks to the Fillmore County Journal for this kind story. For a ... [Read More]
- 11:47:30, May 7th 2013 - EW - ramble.....ramble.....ramble..... ... [Read More]
- 10:25:25, May 7th 2013 - Thunder6 - Great article! I love to see the Youth of Fillmore County receiveing acco ... [Read More]
- 6:52:10, May 6th 2013 - Jason Sethre, Publisher of Fillmore County Journal & Olmsted County Journal - Maryh, ... [Read More]
- 7:29:56, May 5th 2013 - maryh - Where are OCJ's available for pickup...other than at the new office? ... [Read More]
- 2:41:47, May 3rd 2013 - Remark1976 - Mrs. Buckbee, I just looked up Senate File 796 and in it there are said p ... [Read More]
Fillmore County to crown Dairy Princess
Thu, Mar 28th, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
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The crowning of the new Fillmore County Dairy Royalty will be held April 6th, 2013 in Preston, MN at St Columban’s Church. The Dairy Princess Coronation and Ambassador Recognition will be held at 1:00pm. The coronation is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.
The candidates will be judged on their communication skills, personality, enthusiasm for dairy promotion and general knowledge of the dairy industry.
2013 Princess Candidates are:
•Margaret Alexander, daughter of Tom and Ruth Alexander, of Canton. She is sponsored by Steuart Laboratories.
•Melanie Woods, daughter of Daniel and Patti Woods, of Ostrander. She is sponsored by Jim and Randi Wingert.
The Dairy Princess program is sponsored by the Fillmore County American Dairy Association, which helps to promote dairy products.
The candidates will be judged on their communication skills, personality, enthusiasm for dairy promotion and general knowledge of the dairy industry.
2013 Princess Candidates are:
•Margaret Alexander, daughter of Tom and Ruth Alexander, of Canton. She is sponsored by Steuart Laboratories.
•Melanie Woods, daughter of Daniel and Patti Woods, of Ostrander. She is sponsored by Jim and Randi Wingert.
The Dairy Princess program is sponsored by the Fillmore County American Dairy Association, which helps to promote dairy products.
A gift of another chance
Fri, Mar 22nd, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
The rescue of 55 horses, mules and donkeys last November 29 from a property in Beaver Township, Fillmore County has provided the gift of another chance for the survivors. Five died or had to be put down soon after the rescue due to severe health is
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Battling Stubborn Weeds
Tue, Mar 19th, 2013
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Posted in All Agriculture
Herbicide-Resistant Weeds in Minnesota and What You Need to Know
Farmers battle weeds in their fields every year. With the introduction of new herbicides and other tools to the market in the last 20 years, many farmers believed they had the weapon
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Silica sand mining voted down
Mon, Mar 18th, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
By Andy Seifert
On Wednesday, March 12, St. Charles City Council mayor William Spitzer motioned against three annexation petitions seeking to designate land for a frac sand processing plant. Council Members voted unanimously for a resolution settin
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Selling Wild Mushrooms
Mon, Mar 18th, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
By Jerrold Tesmer, Extension Educator for Fillmore/Houston Counties
Soon after I was hired, I was advised, “When someone calls with a question, you might as well find out the answer, because others will have the same question.”
I’ve now had
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Fillmore County 4-H kicks off 2nd Annual Gold Card Fundraiser
Mon, Mar 18th, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
Between now and the first week of April, 4-H families throughout Fillmore County will be selling Gold Cards, which are coupon cards to various merchants throughout Fillmore County. There are 31 Fillmore County businesses on the cards including gas
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Summer conservation apprentice opportunity
Mon, Mar 18th, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
A summer apprenticeship position for a young adult, age 18-25, is available at the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) through Conservation Corps Minnesota. The SWCD has been chosen as one of several placement sites throughout the s
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Katelyn Ristau 2013 Minnesota Simmental Queen
Fri, Mar 1st, 2013
Posted in Preston Agriculture
Posted in Preston Agriculture
The Minnesota Simmental Association is excited to present Katelyn Ristau, daughter of Doug and Deb Ristau of Preston as the 2013 Minnesota Simmental Queen. She was crowned at the 40th annual MN Simmental Banquet held on February 22 in Rochester, Min
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