Benton Ag

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Food safety webinars   Join the University of Minnesota Extension food safety team to learn how to safety handle and prepare food. Webinars are free and open to all. Registration …

FSA outlines MAL, LDP policy

As harvest continues to progress, I wanted to remind producers of the availability of our marketing assistance loans that could help an operation in cash flow if you store your grain prior to …

the mindful farm

Even the most stoic farmers need some support at times — for the sake of themselves, their families and their farms. Mental health professionals Monica Kramer McConkey and Dr. Leslie …

fields of fall family fun

On the south side of St. Stephen, the Pangerl family — Mitch, Marie and their daughters, Victoria and Elinor — are putting out pumpkins and produce for people to peruse. Although the farm …

Whispers from the past

I stood next to the silo listening for any glitches in the machinery — the silo unloader, the conveyor and the bunk feeder. All sounded fine, so I finished counting the number of runs the …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $58 million available in marketing assistance to help eligible organic dairy producers expand the market for organic dairy and increase its consumption. …

Nutrient Management 101

Agricultural producers are always looking for ways to increase their return on investment. A way to do this is by cutting fertilizer costs through proper nutrient management. This six-month series …

Growing your education

Food safety webinars   Join the University of Minnesota Extension food safety team to learn how to safety handle and prepare food. Webinars are free and open to all. Registration …

National 4-H Week in Benton County

Local 4-H youth attended the Benton County Board of Commissioners board meeting to request that they sign a proclamation to proclaim Oct. 6-12, 2024, which is known for being National 4-H Week, as …

Be aware of policies, processes

Landowners and operators are reminded that, to receive payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, compliance with highly erodible land and wetland conservation provisions are required. Farmers …

Keeping farmers safe

Technology to improve farm safety has advanced significantly over the years.   Mason Gahler was in seventh grade at Pierz Healy High School when he saw a video that would stick with him for …

Growing your education

Food safety webinars   Join the University of Minnesota Extension food safety team to learn how to safety handle and prepare food. Webinars are free and open to all. Registration …

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