agriculture

Community rallies around Millville dairy family

Mar 16, 2017

“Angels” by the dozen, in overalls and rubber boots, some with skid loaders and other equipment showed up March 8 to help the Sexton family of Millville clear away the wreckage of two milking parlors and a freestall barn that burned on Feb. 3. There were family, friends, neighbors, fellow members...

Heavy equipment: Before and after the blizzard

Mar 2, 2017

Tom Gerken harvests corn near Oak Center on Thursday ahead of that night’s snow storm.In the other photo, submitted by Ben Threinen, Lake City Public Works employees harvested the snow that blanketed the city and caused at least one newspaper editor to be late for a ribbon cutting.

Sustainability scholarship fund seeks applicants

Feb 23, 2017

Two Lake City area residents have announced the 2017 Environmentally, Socially, and Economically Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry Scholarship for students entering their junior or higher collegiate agriculture or forestry studies in the fall of 2017. This is a competitive scholarship co-...

Hearing held on proposed swine facility in Goodhue County

Feb 23, 2017

A public hearing was held on Monday, February 13 in Red Wing to discuss a proposed hog confinement facility being requested by Circle K Family Farms, owned by Mike, Yon and Jeff Kohlnhofer. The applicants are proposing to construct a swine finishing barn that would be located at the corner of...

Kleins honored for community, industry involvement

Feb 2, 2017

Dean and Lois Klein and Eric and Chassidy Klein of Klein’s Cow Palace in Lake City received the 2016 Form-A-Feed Outstanding Dairyman of the Year Award. To qualify for this award, a Form-A-Feed representative must nominate a recipient for their commitment and involvement in the dairy industry,...

Vet: Only sick cows can receive feed with antibiotics

Jan 5, 2017

Over 250 people crowded into the Zumbrota VFW on Wednesday evening, Dec. 21. They were seeking assurance that on Jan. 1, they will still be able to give antibiotics to their sick cattle. Veterinarian Matt Dodd clarified the situation. He said on Jan. 1, it will be illegal to give medicated feeds...

Corn husting contest set for Oct. 15 near Goodhue

Oct 13, 2016

The Minnesota State Corn Husking Contest will be held Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct.16, at the Jeff and Kathy Ofstie farm near Goodhue. For several years the contest was held in conjunction with the Autumn Harvest near Oak Center. Husking will start at 9 a.m. There will be youth classes and...

Brand elected to angus delegation

Aug 24, 2016

Frank Brand of Lake City has been elected as a delegate to the 133rd annual American Angus Association Convention of Delegates, Nov. 7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. Brand is one of 328 Angus breeders elected by fellow members in their state to serve as a representative at...

Cedar attends camp to explore ag education

Aug 17, 2016

Lincoln High School senior Jade Cedar was one of nine participants in a camp to discover what a career in agricultural education might look like. The Ag Ed Immersion Camp was held in Willmar, Minn., in early August. The camp featured hands-on lesson planning, one-on-one time with colleges in...

Photographer to present on agricultural history

Aug 3, 2016

A Minnesota Department of Agriculture grant is providing an opportunity for Goodhue County Fair-goers to learn about Minnesota’s agricultural history with Doug Ohman of Pioneer Photography. Doug’s presentations and photo viewing will be held in the old Belvidere Schoolhouse on the fairgrounds....