AGRICULTURE
Pork industry to highlight Alexandria Sertoma Club meeting
Minnesota pork production will take center stage on Wednesday, December 2, at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Alexandria Sertoma Club.November 19, 2009
Getting rid of common buckthorn
Buckthorn, a small, shrubby tree, is a nonnative species that has become a big problem in Minnesota’s woodlands and wetlands.By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , November 18, 2009
Deadline to apply for livestock investment grants is November 30
Minnesota livestock producers have until November 30 to apply for a Livestock Investment Grant through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).November 18, 2009
Farm Service Agency county committee elections under way
Linda Hennen, executive director of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency in Minnesota, announced that the 2009 FSA county committee election ballots have been mailed to eligible voters.November 18, 2009
Fire destroys several barns near Verndale
A Wing River Township farm was severely damaged by fire last Thursday night, according to Deputy Bryan Savaloja of the Wadena County Sheriff's Office.By Steve Schulz , November 17, 2009
H1N1 detected in one Minnesota pig
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack reports that USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) has confirmed the presence of 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus in a pig sample collected at the Minnesota State Fair submitted by the University of Minnesota.November 11, 2009
Local 4-H'ers compete in state horse, dog shows
The 4-H State Horse Show was held at the State Fairgrounds Coliseum September 18-21.
November 11, 2009
Farmers help needy and themselves 
Minnesota farmers are donating $115,000 worth of pork and cheese to food shelves around the state, taking the money out of funds that generally promote agriculture sales.
By Don Davis , October 31, 2009
Forcing bulbs
Those first few flakes of winter have fallen and melted (and fallen again!). The turtlenecks and sweaters have made their way to my dresser and I am eagerly looking forward to the coming season… until it lasts forever.
By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , October 28, 2009
Leroy and Debby Buse honored for conservation work
The Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) board of supervisors recently selected Leroy and Debby Buse of Brandon as the 2009 Outstanding Conservationists for Douglas County.
October 28, 2009
Foli-Ole Fest
Fall – and fun – was in the air at the fifth annual Foli-Ole Fest at Anderson Florist and Greenhouses Saturday.
October 21, 2009
Lamb, wool producers to hold trade show here
Sheep enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels are invited to the Minnesota Lamb and Wool Producers (MLWP) Shepherd’s Holiday conference and trade show in Alexandria at the Holiday Inn starting Friday, December 4.
October 21, 2009
How does their garlic grow?
David and Judy Glaeseman wanted to preserve the historical accuracy and integrity of their land. They wanted to be ecologically sound and socially responsible. They wanted to conserve natural resources. With any luck, they also wanted to make a little extra cash.
By Jo Colvin , October 21, 2009
4-H students impress judges at State Fair
Douglas County 4-H students collected more than just memories at the Minnesota State Fair. They also brought back a lot of ribbons.
October 14, 2009
Alexandria hosts regional FFA contest
The Alexandria FFA Chapter at Jefferson High School (JHS) in Alexandria held the regional contest in soils, nursery/landscape, forestry and floriculture on September 30.
October 14, 2009
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