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Norman County 4Hers competing in General Encampment at Minnesota State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair runs through September 2, and while the livestock shows are completed Norman County 4H still has members competing in general encampments, which began on Thursday. Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us who will be representing Norman County on the big stage.  The full conversation with Linda Houglum can be…
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August 31, 2024 0

Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion Continues in Rollag

The Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion kicked off yesterday, and green is flooding the expo area, as this year’s feature in John Deere and its long history.  Longtime Steam Threshers member Kee Groshong says this year’s expo is a can’t miss attraction.  Groshong says there’s also a massive amount of things to do outside of…
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August 31, 2024 0

Fosston School Board appoints new member 

The Fosston School Board met earlier this month, and school board membership were the topic of discussion at the meeting. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk is happy to announce that all positions up for election this November will be filled. Selk says the board also appointed a new member to the board after the resignation of…
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August 30, 2024 0

Labor Day Weekend at Itasca State 

It’s the final weekend of summertime programming at Itasca State Park, but in celebration of Labor Day holiday the park will be hosting a packed weekend of events to celebrate a successful summer season. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox gives a preview of what’s to come this weekend.  Cox says they also have some…
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August 30, 2024 0

Water Drainage management a major focus at Hanson Farms Plot Tour 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance at the Corey Hanson Farm plot tour on Wednesday, and was able to catch up with presenter and drainage expert Lyndsey Pease who told us more about her presentation and what she’s working on.  There have been concerns brought up regarding potential drainage contaminating water sources with…
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August 30, 2024 0

Rare Tractors to be on display at Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion 

The 71st Annual Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR) kicks off today in Rollag and this year they are featuring John Deere and its storied history in North American agriculture. WMSTR president Roger Meyer says there will be some very rare pieces as a part of this year’s display including a pair of tractors with…
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August 30, 2024 0

Norman County 4H sees success at State Fair 

The Minnesota State Fair livestock shows have wrapped, the results are in, and Norman County 4H was once again well represented. Norman County Extension Educator shares results from this year’s cattle livestock shows.  There were also a lot of 4Hers competing in the other livestock categories, and Houglum shared the results from them as well. …
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August 30, 2024 0

AG Geek Update 8-28-2024

GK Technology AG Geek Update from 8-28-2024


August 29, 2024 0

Farm and Field 8/29/2024

Billy Roesch (Ada Borup West FFA) Jay Merkins (Mustang Seeds) Dr Eric Branch (NDSU Extension) Dr Tom Peters (NDSU Extension) Benson + Turner Waubun Meat Plant Visit Angie Peltier (Hanson Plot Tour) Mike Nelson (Hanson Plot Tour) Lyndsey Pease (Hanson Plot Tour) Chris McGlyn (NK Seeds) Corey Hanson (Plot Tour Host) Steve Dalen (Steve Dalen…
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August 29, 2024 0