Benton Ag

Since 2022, highly pathogenic avian influenza has been rocking Minnesota poultry and dairy producers. Now, nearly four years after the United States Department of Agriculture initially identified …

So long silo

The silo standing at Jim and Ruth Kothman’s farm could be seen for miles around their property, and now, there is an empty space on the horizon where it once stood.   “It will …

Ag Connection with Joe Thielen

Joe Thielen grew up in the Pierz area and is no stranger to the world of wild game processing. Thielen, a fourth-generation butcher, works closely alongside brothers and others at Thielen Meats of …

No rest for the retired

It’s been over two months since our dairy herd was sold to another farmer. Technically, that means my hubby should be retired, but oh no, it ain’t so.   In hindsight, I think we …

Soil health and conservation are the topics of many conversations within the agriculture world, specifically in the last few years.   On Oct. 11, the Benton County Soil and Water …

Growing your education

Gardening Webinar Series   The second annual Tri-County Winter Webinar Series takes place Tuesday afternoons through December, allowing gardeners to learn from experts during the day. The …

Pushing themselves further

Every year, FFA members gather in Indianapolis, Indiana, for the National FFA Convention. One of the many events taking place at the convention is the award ceremony to honor those receiving their …

ST. PAUL — Over summer, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. and a group of local irrigators met regularly to better understand concerns and …

Going up

The cattle industry has been in the spotlight this year, as beef prices have skyrocketed throughout the country.   According to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and National …

Collecting the crop

Ag Brief

Grants available to improve safety on Minnesota farms ST. PAUL — Minnesota producers can apply for funding through two key safety programs: Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s …

Growing your education

Gardening Webinar Series   The second annual Tri-County Winter Webinar Series takes place Tuesday afternoons through December, allowing gardeners to learn from experts during the day. The …

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