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Farmers and landowners will once again come together to talk about the cost of land rent during two sessions on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Douglas County Public Works Building at 526 Willow Drive in Alexandria. The first session, at 9:30 a.m., and the second, at 1:30 p.m., will cover...

Black and orange insects abound this time of year. I have had several calls about the black, orange striped boxelder bug.

I have gotten many, many questions regarding tree pruning lately. The weather has been lovely, gardens have been put to bed, and people are eager to get the rest of the garden chores done. If you've got a pruning saw and loppers in hand, STOP, and put them right back where you got...

The state's new buffer law was championed by the governor's office, but it will be up to local authorities to enforce it. Representatives from Douglas County Land and Resource Management have been working cooperatively with other local and state authorities on a countywide buffer...

Fall is a bittersweet time of beginnings and endings. Bright yellow school buses abound as children start a brand new school year. Rose bushes burst with their last colorful blossoms; tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers are plentiful; and my kitchen is filled with the mixed aromas of...

Excessive rain has caused an extremely late start to the harvest season, and our dedicated farmers here in Douglas County face a daunting task to safely and quickly harvest crops. Saturated fields will take time to dry out, and concerns continue to arise about late-season disease...

The Minnesota Dairy Research and Promotion Council is seeking candidates for board positions in District 7, comprising Douglas, Stevens, Traverse, Pope and Grant counties, and 10 other districts. Elected board members represent dairy farmers in their districts and decide how to spend...

It's time to talk tomatoes!The Douglas County Library and the Extension Master Gardeners are hosting a free locally-grown tomato tasting event at the library at noon, Wednesday, Aug. 23. People can vote for their favorite and find tomato varieties for next year's garden.If you have...

If your garden is running low on some of your favorites, don't fret! There is still plenty of time to plant vegetables for a fall harvest. In Alexandria, our average first frost date falls roughly around October 1, which leaves us a good 45 days to get things growing. Add to this...

Severe drought in the Dakotas and Montana has led federal officials to allow emergency hay cutting and grazing on some Conservation Reserve Program acres within 150 miles of the affected area, including land in Douglas County.