Farm Market News

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC). Following a thorough line by line review of each of these Biden era partnerships, it became clear that the majority of these projects had sky-high administration fees which in many instances provided less than half of the federal funding directly to farmers. Select projects […]

So far April has been busy for the Fairchilds. Right at the end of March, we were down in Nebraska for our daughter’s boyfriend’s prom. First weekend in April his family came up here for Canby prom. So much fun.  All the kids were home with some even staying the night, it was like summer camp. Kids were running to […]

Kylie Zishka joined FFA on the advice of her older brothers. Turns out, their advice was spot-on. “I joined FFA because the chapter events looked fun, and my brothers loved it,” said Zishka, a senior at Jackson County Central High School and current vice president of the JCC FFA Chapter. “I like being with my friends and hanging out at […]

Native plants have naturally evolved in a specific region over thousands of years. They are well-adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, making them easier to grow and maintain.  Why choose native plants? Native plants offer many benefits for both your garden and the environment. Here are a few key reasons to consider incorporating them into your landscape: •Support […]

Around five miles south of Pipestone sits the sheep operation owned by Andrew and Kiah Berg. Berg, a native to the area, grew up on a farm with Red Angus, and just down the road, his grandfather, Marlin Berg, raised sheep.  Marlin, who is a retired Ag teacher from the Jasper and Pipestone school system, raised Suffolk sheep, and eventually, […]

Tanner and Cooper Nelson are super sheep showman. And they have the hardware to prove it. Tanner Nelson is the reigning Jackson County 4-H champion senior sheep showman, while younger brother Cooper is the reigning Jackson County 4-H champion junior sheep showman. Both earned the titles at last year’s Jackson County Fair. It was a big fair for the Nelsons, […]

Researchers from the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine received a $1.5 million cooperative agreement grant from the Department of Agriculture to work on collaborative projects aimed at understanding disease transmission and mitigating the impacts of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on dairy herds and the broader agricultural industry. In February 2022, a new variant of the highly contagious […]

Minnesota farmers intend to plant 8.60 million acres of corn for all purposes in 2025 according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Prospective Plantings report. This is up 400,000 acres from 2024. Producers intend to plant 7.00 million acres of soybeans in Minnesota this year. This is 400,000 acres lower than 2024. Spring wheat producers intend to plant […]