Chad Phillips of Lanesboro, Minn., stands next to his brand new Daniel Boone Green Mountain Grill (with WiFi) that he won in a recent contest. On September 30, 2019, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the fifth prize giveaway drawing of 2019, which was a brand new Green Mountain Grill ($599 value). As the magazine celebrates 34 years as the premier tourism publication of … [Read more...]
Joan Pierce
Joan Doris Pierce, 83, of Lewiston, died Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester and is now with her daughter Dawn and her Heavenly Father. Joan was born February 29, 1936, in Highland, Minn., to Orvin and Alet (Halverson) Moger. She graduated from Houston High School and went to work at the Plainview Nursing Home. On October 21, 1954, she married … [Read more...]
Carol Kendall
Funeral services for Carol A. Kendall, 73, of Rochester were held 2 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2019, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, Rochester, Minn. Carol Ann Henke was born on February 5, 1946 in San Francisco, Calif., to Albert and Delores (Benson) Henke. She passed away on October 23, 2019 at Madonna Towers in Rochester. Carol moved to Preston, Minn., where she … [Read more...]
Dean A. Austin
Dean A. Austin, age 75, of Mabel died Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at his home. Dean was born November 11, 1943, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Adrein and Helen (Thompson) Austin. He graduated from the Mabel High School in 1961. On November 18, 1961, he was united in marriage to Arlene Emery. They lived and farmed in rural Mabel, eventually living on the Thompson family farm. … [Read more...]
What is a fair farm rental agreement?
Landlords, farmers, agri-business professionals should make plans to attend one of the informative meetings being held across Minnesota. These free meetings are being provided by the University of Minnesota Extension. Farm land rental rates are the largest input cost the farmer has. Determining a fair farm rent agreement is a challenge in today’s economy with current low … [Read more...]
Recycling 101: They’re here!
By Drew Hatzenbihler Solid Waste Administrator The Fillmore County Resource Recovery Center just received a total of six dumpsters from Revolution Plastics for recycling agricultural and silage plastics! Before you jump in your car and head down to start recycling, take a minute to read this article and read the dumpsters when you arrive to make sure the materials you are … [Read more...]
MDA Grants available for crop improvement research Research supporting growth and sustainability favored
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting grant applications for applied crop research that promotes economic growth and environmentally sustainable practices. The MDA anticipates awarding up to $1,050,000 in February 2020 for proposals that will improve agricultural product quality, quantity, or value in Minnesota. Research projects are preferred that … [Read more...]
Keep it profitable; keep it safe
Combines are one of the largest pieces of harvest equipment and operating them safely can greatly enhance harvest efficiency. John Long, Assistant Professor & Extension Ag Engineer at Oklahoma State University Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering department, says focusing on safety during harvest can help farmers avoid bodily harm and complete harvest in a more … [Read more...]
The house that soy built: Soy-based products are on the leading edge of sustainable housing Industrial home products rise to the top with soy as a biobased alternative.
Higher performance, increased sustainability and lower cost — these are just a few of the demands that today’s modern customers expect from the home improvement industry. For companies relying on petroleum or formaldehyde in their products, this can seem like a challenging ask. But many find their sustainable solution in soy. “Choosing soy is a win-win,” said Lee Walko, … [Read more...]
Agricultural career opportunities abound
A career in agriculture can prove richly rewarding. While it's common to envision overalls and tractors when imagining careers in agriculture, the opportunities to work in the agriculture industry stretch beyond the farm and into the corporate world. The following are a few of the paths men and women with a passion for agriculture can pursue. • Business: Agriculture is big … [Read more...]