2016-11-07

Technology continues to help benefit pre-planning for next growing season



With data at the fingertips of most producers throughout the growing season, pre-planning for next year may be easier, but is still important.Previous crop-year reviews should include seed products used and fertility programs applied, along with tillage and the previous year’s growing season environment.”Weather is always throwing us the curve ball,” said Matt Benda, Lakefield-based FCA Co-op agronomist. “This year’s […]

The Tree Farmer



As a wholesale grower, Ron Iverson sells a variety of trees, both evergreen and shade, direct to customers from Iverson Tree Farms based out of Belview, Minn. in Redwood County.River Birch, Pink Spires Crab, Autumn Blaze Maple and Fraser Fir are just a few of the approximate 200 species of trees Iverson grows. Iverson began planting trees in 1983. “It’s […]

Annual Cattle Feeder Days workshops focus on optimizing feedlot cattle management to maximize performance



The University of Minnesota Extension Beef Team will present three workshops on managing feedlot cattle to optimize performance, profit and cattle welfare with a focus on addressing the challenges of Minnesota weather extremes. The first workshop will be at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13 at The Hub Supper Club, 30905 CR 13, Burtrum. The second is at 6 p.m., Wednesday, […]

A chat with Danielle Evers – Area Certification Specialist with the Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program



Farm Market News: What is your professional affiliation? How long have you served in this position?Danielle Evers: I am an Area Certification Specialist with the Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program. The program is funded through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, but I serve as a conservation district employee. I was hired in February 2016 to work with 11 counties […]

Death notice for Floyd Johnson



Floyd Johnson, 87, Pipestone, died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at the Pipestone County Hospice House.Visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 4-7 p.m. at the Hartquist Funeral Home, Pipestone Chapel.Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. at Peace United Methodist Church in Pipestone.A full obituary will appear later on this website when it becomes available.

Death notice for Georgia Mousel



Georgia Mousel, 87, Jasper, died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at the Pipestone County Hospice House.Visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper with a prayer service at 7 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church.Interment will be in St. Mary’s Catholic […]

Death notice for Carol Ann (Dunn) Rozsa



Carol Ann (Dunn) Rozsa, 73, Chandler, Ariz., died Oct. 31, 2016.Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at Chandler Christian Church in Chandler, Ariz.Donations may be made in Carol’s name to Dignity Health Foundation East Valley.A full obituary will appear later on this website when it becomes available.

Death notice for Robert Runia



Robert Runia, 92, Marshall, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at the Clarkfield Care Center.Visitation will be held Thursday, Nov. 10 from 4-8 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m.Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Marshall.Interment will be in the Ruthton […]

Death notice for Robert Siebenahler



Robert Siebenahler, 88, rural Jasper, died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at the Pipestone Avera Hospice Center in Pipestone.Visitation will be held Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 4-7 p.m. at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.A funeral mass will be held Thursday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. at St. […]