OMAHA, Neb. – Economic uncertainty had some non-operating farmland owners rushing to sell, which was evident in the last three months of the year, according to Farmers National Company, the largest farmland and ranchland real estate company in the
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
- 7:10:46, Jun 13th 2013 - chipperlee - Seems to be a well written article, except maybe Silica Sand is used in ... [Read More]
- 12:02:15, Jun 9th 2013 - getthefacts - The problem here lies in the fact that girls were repeatedly told "if y ... [Read More]
- 10:45:32, Jun 7th 2013 - Jo mom for 6yrs - Mr. Ehler hit the nail on the head. I agree with the religious con ... [Read More]
- 2:47:58, Jun 7th 2013 - hello - Hello, it's time you wake up. There isn't a community nearby that doesn't offe ... [Read More]
- 9:06:21, Jun 6th 2013 - hello - Hello, it's time you wake up. There isn't a community nearby that doesn't offe ... [Read More]
- 2:05:29, Jun 6th 2013 - Kim Wentworth - The number one rule in a debate: 1) if the person from the opposite si ... [Read More]
- 12:42:18, Jun 4th 2013 - EW - For someone that is always spouting religious rhetoric, you try to come off as a ... [Read More]
- 11:32:18, May 31st 2013 - JO PLAYER - This is unfair to us girls. Morrie Miller is not getting canceled but J ... [Read More]
- 8:25:34, May 29th 2013 - RP - Why is Mr. Ehler involving himself with non-school activities? Is he going after ... [Read More]
- 6:40:49, May 29th 2013 - Doc - You are a cartoon character! If I see you in person I will burst out laughing. ... [Read More]
Farm Family recognition nominations
Fri, Jan 25th, 2013
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Posted in All Agriculture
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The Fillmore County Extension Committee is asking your help in identifying potential farm families for recognition by the University of Minnesota. The Farm Family Recognition Program has existed for over two decades and honors farm families throughout Minnesota for their contributions to the agriculture industry and their local communities. All of the previously-honored farm families have made significant contributions to Minnesota agriculture and their communities. To learn about the program, check the website at http://mnfarmfamilies.cfans.umn.edu/
Please nominate an individual or family, using the criteria below. Farm Families should be Minnesota food producers actively involved in agricultural production with one or more agricultural enterprises. Beyond the usual agricultural endeavors, please also include these production areas for consideration: potato, vegetable, fruits, berries, aquaculture, agriforestry, and renewable energy supplies.
Or they have made significant short-term progress and/or innovative contributions with their agricultural endeavors. For example, consider producers who are relatively new to this country, someone who has developed an innovative method for a particular environmental problem, adopted a rotational grazing system, added alternative or value-added crops, etc.
All nominees should also have demonstrated a commitment to enhancing and supporting the fields of agriculture and production, have some involvement in their communities and/or related organizations; and not have been previously recognized by the Farm Family Program.
Honorees are generally recognized at the Fillmore County Fair and are then invited to attend Farmfest for a recognition event. It is not necessary for farm families to attend this event in order to be nominated. At Farmfest, honorees will be recognized by sponsoring college deans and directors.
Past farm families from Fillmore County that have already been recognized include: 1984 Richard and Ruth Vrieze; 1985 Darrel and Lois Ray; 1986 Jerry and Nancy Gartner; 1987 Allen and Donna Aarsvold; 1988 Philip and Ruth Abrahamson; 1989 Norman and Ruth Eickhoff; 1990 Elton and Joyce Redalen; 1991 Robert and Marleene Ward; 1992 Leslie and Jo Olson; 1993 Charles and Gloria Ruen; 1994 Robert and Eloda Wood; 1995 Murrell and Joyce Jacobson; 1996 Randy and Bonnie Hahn; 1997 Alvin and .....
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Please nominate an individual or family, using the criteria below. Farm Families should be Minnesota food producers actively involved in agricultural production with one or more agricultural enterprises. Beyond the usual agricultural endeavors, please also include these production areas for consideration: potato, vegetable, fruits, berries, aquaculture, agriforestry, and renewable energy supplies.
Or they have made significant short-term progress and/or innovative contributions with their agricultural endeavors. For example, consider producers who are relatively new to this country, someone who has developed an innovative method for a particular environmental problem, adopted a rotational grazing system, added alternative or value-added crops, etc.
All nominees should also have demonstrated a commitment to enhancing and supporting the fields of agriculture and production, have some involvement in their communities and/or related organizations; and not have been previously recognized by the Farm Family Program.
Honorees are generally recognized at the Fillmore County Fair and are then invited to attend Farmfest for a recognition event. It is not necessary for farm families to attend this event in order to be nominated. At Farmfest, honorees will be recognized by sponsoring college deans and directors.
Past farm families from Fillmore County that have already been recognized include: 1984 Richard and Ruth Vrieze; 1985 Darrel and Lois Ray; 1986 Jerry and Nancy Gartner; 1987 Allen and Donna Aarsvold; 1988 Philip and Ruth Abrahamson; 1989 Norman and Ruth Eickhoff; 1990 Elton and Joyce Redalen; 1991 Robert and Marleene Ward; 1992 Leslie and Jo Olson; 1993 Charles and Gloria Ruen; 1994 Robert and Eloda Wood; 1995 Murrell and Joyce Jacobson; 1996 Randy and Bonnie Hahn; 1997 Alvin and .....
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Farmland sales rush could spell short supply on higher values in 2013
Fri, Jan 25th, 2013
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Posted in All Agriculture
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Private Pesticide Certification Workshops
Fri, Jan 18th, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
Jerrold Tesmer, Extension Educator for Fillmore/Houston Counties
Six Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Workshops have been scheduled for Fillmore, Houston, and Winona Counties. If you are one of the 138 in Fillmore County, one of the 132 i
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POET producing corn oil at 25 biorefineries
Fri, Jan 18th, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
Twenty-five of POET’s network of 27 biorefineries have now installed its patent-pending corn oil technology, bringing its total capacity to approximately 250,000 tons per year, enough feedstock to produce 68 million gallons of biodiesel annually.
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Private Pesticide Certification Workshops
Fri, Jan 18th, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
Six Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Workshops have been scheduled for Fillmore, Houston, and Winona Counties. If you are one of the 138 in Fillmore County, one of the 132 in Houston County, or one of the 97 in Winona County due for recert
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Feedlot Re-Registrations
Fri, Jan 18th, 2013
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Posted in All Agriculture
Mike Frauenkron, Fillmore County Feedlot Officer
Welcome to a New Year 2013. After a long medical absence from the Feedlot Office it is great to be back. It is that time of year again when Feedlots that re-registered in 2009 have to update their Re
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Unique partnership forged to answer key water quality questions
Fri, Jan 18th, 2013
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Posted in All Agriculture
Kevin Kuehner, MN Dept. of Ag, and Joe Magee, SWCD Water Plan Coordinator
Do you ever wonder how much sediment was lost from a field during last summer’s largest rainstorm or how runoff from an individual farm affects streams and rivers miles awa
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Riparian Buffer easement dollars now available through RIM program
Fri, Jan 18th, 2013
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Posted in All Agriculture
Rick Grooters, Conservation Specialist
Do you have Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres soon expiring? Do you want to improve the water quality on your farm and provide better habitat for the wildlife?
Money is now available for riparian bu
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Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) 2013
Fri, Jan 18th, 2013
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Posted in All Agriculture
Do you have resource concerns on your farm? Are there things you’d like to change or do differently next year? Not a problem, sign up for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program. With EQIP, you sign up, develop a plan that addresses your far
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