By Jason Sethre
In Fillmore County, there are quite a few beef farmers and quite a few beef eaters. Whether steaks, burgers or roasts in a crock pot, local residents like their beef.
But, how much of the locally raised beef circulates within Fil
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
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Beef Brings $Billions
Fri, May 3rd, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
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From Minnesota Department of Agriculture
We’ve all heard the catchy slogan “Beef, it’s what’s for dinner! Well, May is Beef Month in Minnesota and if you’d ask “Where’s the Beef?” we’d say it’s right here in our state. In fact, it’s a $2 billion dollar industry!
Minnesota is home to over a million head of cattle, which includes both dairy and beef animals. We include dairy animals in the overall cattle category because while most people think of milk when they think dairy cows, these animals do make up a significant percentage of beef consumed in the this state and across the country.
Though the total number of cattle has declined throughout the United States in the last fifty years, the industry remains vibrant due to due to efficiencies in production, nutrition, technology, and marketing.
And a strong industry is the reason crop farmer Mike Wiebolt of Staples is planning a 300 cow/calf operation in the Thief River Falls area.
“We’re considering expanding into the cattle business and we really like what we see in the state of Minnesota,” says Wiebolt. “Its solid infrastructure, close proximity to feedstuffs and easy access to professional assistance is a big advantage for us.”
Weibolt has been working with MDA Livestock Development and Planning Specialist Jim Ostlie on the expansion project.
“The beef industry is an important economic engine for our state,” said Ostlie. “MDA’s role is to promote the industry as well as assist farmers who want to get into the business or expand their operations.”
Minnesota remains a strong national competitor in the cattle industry with roughly 25,000 farms or ranches raising cattle. Last year, Minnesota ranked 10th in the nation for all cattle and calves on feed, 11th in the total number of calves, and 6th overall in total red meat production.
Ostlie credits the work of the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association (MNSCA) as another reason for the industry’s success.
NSCA assists the beef industry by providing a voice for Minnesota’s cattle farmers, and by sponsoring educational workshops, events and tours both for producers and consumers of beef products. The annual Summer Beef Tour highlights outstanding Minnesota producers and their operations. It provides an opportunity for producers to share information and ideas about beef productio .....
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We’ve all heard the catchy slogan “Beef, it’s what’s for dinner! Well, May is Beef Month in Minnesota and if you’d ask “Where’s the Beef?” we’d say it’s right here in our state. In fact, it’s a $2 billion dollar industry!
Minnesota is home to over a million head of cattle, which includes both dairy and beef animals. We include dairy animals in the overall cattle category because while most people think of milk when they think dairy cows, these animals do make up a significant percentage of beef consumed in the this state and across the country.
Though the total number of cattle has declined throughout the United States in the last fifty years, the industry remains vibrant due to due to efficiencies in production, nutrition, technology, and marketing.
And a strong industry is the reason crop farmer Mike Wiebolt of Staples is planning a 300 cow/calf operation in the Thief River Falls area.
“We’re considering expanding into the cattle business and we really like what we see in the state of Minnesota,” says Wiebolt. “Its solid infrastructure, close proximity to feedstuffs and easy access to professional assistance is a big advantage for us.”
Weibolt has been working with MDA Livestock Development and Planning Specialist Jim Ostlie on the expansion project.
“The beef industry is an important economic engine for our state,” said Ostlie. “MDA’s role is to promote the industry as well as assist farmers who want to get into the business or expand their operations.”
Minnesota remains a strong national competitor in the cattle industry with roughly 25,000 farms or ranches raising cattle. Last year, Minnesota ranked 10th in the nation for all cattle and calves on feed, 11th in the total number of calves, and 6th overall in total red meat production.
Ostlie credits the work of the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association (MNSCA) as another reason for the industry’s success.
NSCA assists the beef industry by providing a voice for Minnesota’s cattle farmers, and by sponsoring educational workshops, events and tours both for producers and consumers of beef products. The annual Summer Beef Tour highlights outstanding Minnesota producers and their operations. It provides an opportunity for producers to share information and ideas about beef productio .....
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Fillmore County is home to MSA Queen
Fri, May 3rd, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
By Mitchell Walbridge
Royal titles of queen and princess are not just limited to the monarchies of the world as Fillmore County is considered home for 20 year-old Minnesota Simmental Association Queen Katie Ristau. But not everyone can be queen, as
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Recycling 101
Fri, May 3rd, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
By LaVerne C. Paulson
Recycling Education Coordinator
Used motor oil and used oil filters should be recycled. Recycling them will not only help save resources and energy, but will also protect the environment. I might also add that it is illegal
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New Board of Animal Health rules address needs of today
Fri, May 3rd, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Board of Animal Health today announced that its new rules are now in effect. The Board has been working with livestock groups to adopt rules that allow the Board to control diseases and are sensible for Minnesota farmers
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Youth Tractor Safety Classes Offered
Wed, May 1st, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
The twenty-fourth joint annual youth tractor safety training is being planned for Tuesday, June 4 through Friday, June 7. The training sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. and will end at 2:30 p.m. each day. Brad Harguth, Caledonia High School Ag Instructor
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Another sinkhole
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in Fountain Agriculture
Posted in Fountain Agriculture
As most passers-by on Highway 52, just North of Fountain, Minn., have noticed in recent days a fairly large sinkhole has opened up about a quarter mile outside of town on the West side of the road. Being conspicuously placed along the roadside it h
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MnWARN coordinators visit Fillmore County for presentation
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in Rushford Agriculture
Posted in Rushford Agriculture
Nearly six years later, the vivid images of the devastating floods of 2007 are still fresh in the minds of many across southeastern Minnesota, especially those who lived in the community of Rushford at the time. Even though seventeen inches of rain
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Rushford offers option for MPCA issue
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in Rushford Agriculture
Posted in Rushford Agriculture
By Kirsten Zoellner
The 814 North Mill Street property of Jon Dammen has been on Rushford’s radar for a number of years. A remaining private septic system within the city limits, it has been racking up fines from Minnesota Pollution Control Agenc
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