Brandon, Brock, and Brady Bergey have a fun hobby that allows them to combine family time, attending local celebrations, and savoring some awfully good food along the way. The three brothers operate as a team known as Bergey Boys Blazing BBQ, and they recently sat down to talk about their hobby. Having grown up on the family farm near Canton, Brady stated, “Our parents … [Read more...]
Preston farmer sees great potential in Japanese market
MANKATO, MN – David Mensink, a farmer from Preston, Minn., traveled to Japan in early September to learn more about the world’s most competitive red meat import market and to demonstrate their commitment to serving it. The visit came on the heels of the trade agreement in principle that would bring Japanese tariffs on U.S. beef, pork and other agricultural products in line with … [Read more...]
2019 State Fair non-livestock results
Static results Caleb Barth (Harmony Helping Hands) - Blue, Quilting Krissie Biel (Independent) - Blue, Exploring the Enviroment Grace Boelter (Root River Rabbits) - Blue, Child & Family Development Emma Broadwater (Bloomfield Cloverleaves) - Purple, Clothes You Make; Blue, Club Community Pride Noah Broadwater (Bloomfield Cloverleaves) - Blue, … [Read more...]
2019 State Fair livestock results
Beef Kammry Broadwater (Carimona Cruisers) - 4th Place Commercial Summer Yearling, Showmanship Callback Kassidy Broadwater (Carimona Cruisers) - 2nd Place Red Angus Registered Junior Yearling, Showmanship Callback Nick Fetterly (Challenging Workers) - 6th Place, Registered Hereford Steer, Showmanship Participant Keagan Fiesler (Arendahl Hi-Flyers) - 8th Place … [Read more...]
Fillmore County family carries on a passionate tradition of 4-H
By Bailey Ruen University of Minnesota student Fillmore County 4-H member For Vern and Kay Ristau, being involved in the 4-H youth development program is a family tradition. One they were glad to pass on to their children and grandchildren too. Since the beginning Vern and Kay both grew up in 4-H and knew they wanted their kids to have the same experience. In … [Read more...]
4-H members enjoy time at Minnesota State Fair
Each year, members of 4-H from all over the state travel to the Minnesota State Fair to show their animals and projects. This year was no exception for Fillmore Central High School seniors Morgan Wingert and Garrett Aggen. Both have been a part of 4-H for many years and have participated in numerous fairs, both county and state. Morgan shows dairy cattle and Garrett shows … [Read more...]
Samantha Payne looks to grow 4-H in county
Since May 30, Samantha Payne has served as the interim 4-H Extension Educator for Fillmore County, working at her office in the Fillmore County office building on Houston Street. As of September 26, the word “interim” has been removed from her title, and she says she’s eager to work in this role for a good, long time. In describing her background, Samantha stated, “I grew … [Read more...]
Palmer amaranth found in Houston County, Minnesota MDA encourages farmers and agronomists to scout fields before harvest
ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has positively identified the invasive weed Palmer amaranth in Houston County. The MDA was contacted by the Houston County Ag Inspector after discovering several hundred plants in a small hay field. The field has since been mowed and burned off to destroy any plants, seedlings, and seeds produced this season. The … [Read more...]
Dairy Assistance Program deadline extended Applications accepted through October 8, 2019
ST. PAUL, MN: Small- and medium-size Minnesota dairy producers will have an extra week to complete enrollment in the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) new Dairy Assistance, Investment, and Relief Initiative (DAIRI) program. Applications postmarked by October 8, 2019, will be accepted for the program, which provides qualifying dairy producers payments if they have … [Read more...]
F-C Dairy Judging Team wins nationals
Fillmore Central School in Harmony has some national champions in their midst, as the FFA Dairy Judging team competed on September 17, and came away winners. The team consists of Klaudia and Kelsey Biel (daughters of Kevin and Kelly Biel), Krista Jorgenson (daughter of Archie and Cheri Jorgenson), and Morgan Wingert (daughter of James and Randi Wingert) along with their … [Read more...]