Benton Ag

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that most farm loan borrowers are now able to make payments to their direct loans online through the Pay My Loan feature on farmers.gov.   Pay …

Perfect timing saves the day

The morning of Feb. 8 started out like any other day at Joe Staricka’s farm. However, that day will stand out in Staricka’s memory for a long time to come.   Staricka and his …

The United States Department of Agriculture announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can sign up for the General Conservation Reserve Program through March 29.   On Nov. …

Farm vacations

Spring break just ended for one of the school districts in the area, so that meant I’m back to work. Though we didn’t venture far from the farm this time, I took time to remember a few of …

Growing your education

Strategic Farming: Let’s Talk Crops 2024 Discuss key issues and questions around commodity crop production facing Minnesota farmers through the “Strategic Farming: Let’s Talk …

I attended the Carver County Dairy and Beef Expo looking to reunite with colleagues, learn about highlighted topics and network with producers. While sitting through the packed Beef Quality Assurance …

PERRY, IOWA — Dr. Nathan Winkelman was named the 2024 recipient of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ Meritorious Service Award during the association’s 55th annual …

Ag briefs

Farmers encouraged   to take part in annual survey ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is encouraging farmers to take part in its annual pesticide and fertilizer …

Catching bids since 1983

Going once. Going twice.   Jan Schultz of the family owned and operated Schultz Auctioneers Landmark Realty was inducted into the Minnesota State Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame Jan. …

Dairy producers may now enroll in 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage, an important safety net program offered through the United States Department of Agriculture that provides producers with price support to …

Winter cleaning

For me, the urge usually strikes around the end of March. The typical Minnesota winter cold begins to subside, and the promise of the spring sun sneaks kisses through windows warming up chilly rooms. …

Growing your education

Stearns Gardening Education Day   The Stearns County Extension Master Gardeners offer their annual Gardening Education Day March 2 at Gorecki Conference Center on The College of St. …

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