ST. PAUL, MN, September 18, 2019 — Agricultural producers affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019, can apply through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) program. Sign-up for this U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program began September 11. “There is no doubt that extreme weather has greatly impacted Minnesota’s agricultural producers over … [Read more...]
Safety on the farm
When you make a mistake on the farm, most often you can learn from it and make corrections so it doesn’t happen again. Following these general safety guidelines can help you prevent accidents and keep you and your loved ones safe. Power take-off The power take-off, or PTO shaft, is an efficient means of transferring mechanical power between farm tractors and implements. … [Read more...]
AmeriCorps plays central role in controlling noxious weeds Along the Root River in Fillmore and Houston counties, crews work with SWCDs, agriculture department to treat Japanese hops, poison hemlock
PRESTON — The Fillmore Soil & Water Conservation District is battling two non-native weeds that threaten the Root River. Japanese hops and poison hemlock, both on Minnesota’s Noxious Weeds List, choke out native species that shade streams and stabilize their banks — putting cold-and-clear-water trout habitat at risk. For the fourth consecutive season, a Conservation … [Read more...]
Funding available for sustainable agriculture projects AGRI grants help farmers test new ideas to drive sustainability
ST. PAUL, MN — Farmers and Minnesota nonprofit and educational organizations focused on testing new ideas in sustainable agriculture are encouraged to apply for a Sustainable Agriculture and Demonstration (SustAg) Grant by 4 p.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2019. The MDA’s SustAg Program is part of the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Program, which administers … [Read more...]
Apply for Beginning Farmer Tax Credit by Oct. 1 Incentives available for rent or sale of farm land and some assets
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Rural Finance Authority reminds beginning farmers and asset owners to apply by October 1, 2019, for the tax credit for the sale or lease of land, equipment, machinery, and livestock. To qualify, the applicant must be a Minnesota resident with the desire to start farming or who began farming within the past 10 years, provide … [Read more...]
Biel in butter
Kayla Biel, daughter of Kevin and Kelly Biel of Harmony (center photo), was a Princess Kay of the Milky Way finalist this year. With the honor of being Milky Way Princess comes the privilege of Kayla having her likeness sculpted in butter at the Minnesota State Fair by Linda Christensen, the artist who has been creating butter sculptures at the fair for Midwest Dairy for 48 … [Read more...]
Three August field days to look at cover crop interseeding into standing corn
The Land Stewardship Project will host three Southeast Minnesota field days that feature farmers discussing how they inter-seed multi-species cover crop mixes into standing corn. These events are scheduled for: • Monday, August 26, 6 p.m., Ridgeway, Minn. Mike Steinfeldt and Luke Bergler farms, 36884 Cedar Ridge Dr, Winona • Tuesday, August 27, 1:30 p.m., Byron, Minn. … [Read more...]
The origin and spread of Chronic Wasting Disease Brunch on the Bluff features U of M researcher Dr. Peter Larsen
Dr. Peter Larsen, Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Minnesota, will be the featured speaker at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center’s Brunch on the Bluff event on Sunday, September 8. Dr. Larsen’s talk: Chronic Wasting Disease of Deer: Historical perspectives, Current Research, and Future Directions will detail … [Read more...]
2019 Fillmore County Fair 4-H non-livestock results
Horse Related Champion, Grace Boelter; Reserve Champion, Lauren Olson Community Pride Champion, Bloomfield Clvoerleaves; Reserve Champion, Mabel Busy Bees Club History Champion, Bloomfield Cloverleaves Aerospace Champion, Andrew Eickhoff Bicycle Champion, Paul Mettler Cat Champion, Lynsey Ruen Child & Family Development Champion, Ella … [Read more...]
2019 Fillmore County Fair livestock results
Beef Dairy Steer: Champion, Payton Guenther; Reserve Champion, Alison Freese Prospect Dairy Steer: Champion, Emarie Jacobson; Reserve Champion, Avalon Jacobson Dairy Steer Senior Showmanship: Champion, Alison Freese; Reserve Champion, Payton Guenther Dairy Steer Intermediate Showmanship: Champion, Emma Rowen; Reserve Champion, Zachary Reiland Dairy Steer Junior … [Read more...]