In December of 2020, the Final Results from the MN Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Township Testing program were published for Houston County. These results are available in both a 69-page report and a three-page summary. Both of which are available on MDA’s website www.mda.state.mn.us/townshiptesting and Root River SWCD’s website … [Read more...]
New scholarship available to Minnesota Ag Water Quality certified farmers
ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is offering a new scholarship for farmers to learn business management strategies that will lead to profitable and competitive farming operations. The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) Farm Business Management Scholarship provides tuition money for the Farm Business Management … [Read more...]
Register now for small grain workshops
The University of Minnesota Extension is holding a series of virtual small grain workshops in February to address successful small grain management. “Whether you’re a farmer or crop consultant already producing small grains, or looking for another crop to add to the rotation, these workshops are for you,” says Jared Goplen, Extension Educator in Crops. “Workshops will be … [Read more...]
What’s in my soil? Protect your garden from unwanted pests
By Mari Hardel Minnesota Department of Agriculture A shocking number of weed seedlings popped up the first spring of my new garden. If you’re planning a garden or landscaping project, consider how the materials you use could bring in invasive species – weeds, seeds, and unwanted pests. Compost can be a huge help to your garden, but the material can also introduce weeds. … [Read more...]
U of M Extension to host Beef Calving Essentials Webinar Series
The University of Minnesota Extension is excited to host a six part webinar series titled: Beef Calving Essentials Webinar Series. Upcoming Zoom meetings will be held on February 15, 18, 22, and 25 from 8-9 p.m. CST. The series will focus on different considerations to prepare for calving on beef cattle operations. Farmers, 4-H’ers, ag business professionals who work with … [Read more...]
Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of
Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2021. The full version of these minutes can be found on the City of Rushford website at www.rushford.govoffice.com or will be provided if requested via email or hard copy by contacting citykaz@goacentek.net Members Present: Mayor Benson, Council members O’Donnell, Ryman, Linder, Volkman Staff Present: … [Read more...]
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Preston, Minnesota, in the City Hall at 210 Fillmore Street West, Preston, MN 55965 until 10 A.M., CST, Thursday, March 11, 2021, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of all labor, materials, and all else necessary for the following: 2021 Street and Utility Project In … [Read more...]
NOTICE
NOTICE Minutesof the Chatfield City Council meetings are available upon request, by contacting the City Clerk’s office at 507-867-3810. Publish 15 … [Read more...]
Notice of Public Hearing For a Conditional Use Permit
Notice of Public Hearing For a Conditional Use Permit The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Chatfield will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 1st, 2021, during its regular meeting that will begin at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing is to take public comment regarding a Conditional Use Permit within the B-1 General Commercial Zoning District to … [Read more...]
Notice of Board of Audit
Notice of Board of Audit Fountain Township The Annual Board of Audit for Fountain Township will be conducted after the regualr March meeting. The regular March meeting will be held on March 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fountain Fire Hall. Dan Graskamp, Clerk of Fountain Township Publish 15,22 … [Read more...]