Local veterinarian, Dr. Ross Kiehne has dedicated much of his life to the care and raising of pigs. He grew up on a hog and cattle farm near Harmony. After graduating from Harmony High School in 1990, Kiehne completed a four-year degree at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, then went on to obtain his veterinarian degree at the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1999. … [Read more...]
Area youth ready for premier 4-H stock show
For more than 100 years, the 4-H organization has consistently turned out youth excelling in leadership and agriculture. It’s estimated that there are more than six million youth members; roughly one in every three youth in the heartland states of Minnesota, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. Through the years, … [Read more...]
Linder Farm Network – “The voice of Minnesota agriculture”
After a brief time where it couldn’t be heard locally, Linder Farm Network is back on the air in the region and listeners couldn’t be more thrilled. The longtime radio staple is finding renewed interest broadcasting through Winona Radio. “We began just a couple of months ago and the response has been very good,” says broadcaster Lynn Ketelson. “We try to tell that story and … [Read more...]
Preston woman gains recognition at State Fair
It’s the sweetest thing seeing the fruits of your labor being awarded. Jenny Dornink of Preston, Minn., entered nine jars of homemade and colorful jellies for competition at the 2017 Minnesota State Fair and to her delight, she received six ribbons. Dornink began learning the basics of canning while she was in high school as her grandmother, Lois Ray, had her bed and … [Read more...]
2017 Fillmore County Fair 4-H livestock results
Beef Champion Angus Female, Caroline Mayer Champion Beef Cow/Calf, Bodin Mayer Champion Beef Feeder Calf, Adia Evans Champion Beef Market Heifer, Tristyn Hegland Champion Beef Rate of Gain, Alison Freese Champion Beef Steer, Audrey Redalen Champion Breeding Beef Heifer, Hunter Aggen Champion Commercial Heifer, Brady Ristau Champion Crossbred Dairy Steer, Hale … [Read more...]
Customers, excavators reminded of safe digging procedures
Digging safely is a responsibility individuals and professionals across the country must take seriously. Minnesota Energy Resources reminds everyone to have underground utilities properly marked before beginning any project that involves digging or excavating. Minnesota Energy Resources owns and operates nearly 4,900 miles of underground natural gas pipeline. In the past 19 … [Read more...]
2017 Fillmore County Fair 4-H non-livestock results
Aerospace Champion, Oliver Hoeltzle; Reserve Champion, William Hoeltzle Bicycle Champion, Kathryn Pickett Cat Champion, Caleb Barth; Reserve Champion, Alizha Kappers Child & Family Development Champion, Megan Hopp; Reserve Champion, Ella Kleve Citizenship Champion Citizenship, Caleb Barth; Reserve Champion Citizenship, Chloe Schnebly Clothing - … [Read more...]
UMN Extension dairy field days in SE Minnesota
Each summer University of Minnesota Extension holds a series of on-farm dairy field days that showcase some of the most successful dairy farms our state has to offer. These field days focus on a range of topics from barn designs to dry cow management. The field days are great opportunities for local producers and the general public to learn from University experts and most … [Read more...]
Perfect evening for Dairy Night on the Farm
It seems the Johnson family at Johnsons Rolling Acres somehow ordered perfect weather for Dairy Night on the Farm on Saturday, June 17, 2017. The event, which is hosted by the Fillmore County American Dairy Association, was held at Johnsons Rolling Acres near Peterson, Minn., this year. Dairy Night on the Farm offers those who do not live on a farm to come and spend some time … [Read more...]
Local dairy finds its “bread and butter”
Dairy farmers Bob and Jeanette Kappers can tell you where nearly each ounce of milk and hour of each day on their farm has gone. They are down-to-earth, welcoming, and eager to share their love for an industry and a way of life. While Bob grew up ona dairy farm in Spring Valley, Jeanette was a townie, raised in Chatfield. After getting married, they stumbled upon a … [Read more...]