ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting grant applications for applied crop research that improves the agricultural product quality, quantity, or value of Minnesota’s $9.3 billion crop industry. Applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Program Crop Research Grant are due by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, … [Read more...]

By Katie Drewitz University of Minnesota Extension On average, nearly two dozen people are killed each year in the U.S. in grain entrapment incidents. Flowing grain is dangerous, and behaves much like quicksand. In four seconds, a full grown adult can sink knee deep from the suction of flowing grain. In just 20 seconds, they can be completely buried. The pressure of the … [Read more...]

University of Minnesota Extension It is time to start thinking about our fall lawn care. Your actions this fall will directly impact the health of your lawn next spring. Early September is the best time of the year to plant grass seed if needed.  The grass seed will germinate readily, and the cooler soil will encourage it to develop a good root system that will carry it … [Read more...]

4-H Club Legend BHSS, Black Hammer Swift Scooters; BW, Brownsville Wildcats; CR, Caledonia Rockets; HNH, Hearts and Hooves; HC, Hokah Chiefs; HCSS, Houston County Sharpshooters; IND, Independent; LTL, La Crescent Tiger Lilies; LL, Lazy Lopers; MBRS, Mayville Blue Ribbon Strivers; MC, Money Creek Livewires; NN, Newhouse Norsemen; PP, Portland Prairie; SS, Sheldon Spartans; SCR, … [Read more...]

Beef Champion Prospect Market Dairy Steer: James Von Arx, HC; Reserve: Kaitlyn Klug, NN Champion Prospect Market Beef Steer: Carson Horihan, HC; Reserve: Lane Von Arx, HC Champion Prospect Market Beef Heifer: Vanessa Von Arx, HC; Reserve: Evan Horihan, HC Champion Overall Prospect Calf: Carson Horihan, HC; Reserve: Vanessa Von Arx, HC Champion Purebred Dairy Steer: … [Read more...]

By Katie Drewitz University of Minnesota Extension Are you an elementary school teacher, a homeschooling parent, or guardian of a K-6 child? Want to help students learn about where their food comes from in a fun and easy way? Did you know that there’s a free, custom magazine for every grade, K-6, available to all teachers to help improve agricultural literacy and showcase … [Read more...]

ST. PAUL, MN, August 19, 2022,  – The Minnesota State Fair has long been invested in the educational endeavors of young adults from greater Minnesota and is pleased to announce the worthy recipients of the Minnesota State Fair Scholarship. The fair is committed to offer scholarship opportunities to deserving youth based on their leadership and achievement in youth livestock … [Read more...]

By Katie Drewitz University of Minnesota Extension As summer and the growing season wind down our management window is closing. However, scouting your crops is still important to ensure informed management decisions. Soybean fields with white mold and sudden death syndrome are becoming quite apparent even from a distance. By recording locations and spread of these issues … [Read more...]

Aerospace Champion: Andrew Eickhoff; Reserve Champion: Jordan Pease Agronomy Champion: Jeffrey Snyder; Reserve Champion: Jeffrey Snyder Creative Writing Champion: Emma Broadwater; Reserve Champion: Annika Doberenz Child Development Champion: Cady Doberenz Citizenship Champio: Elsa Eickhoff Clothing and Textiles Champion: Emma Rowen; Reserve Champion: Lydia … [Read more...]