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Today marks the start of the 130th Annual Norman County Fair, and while that may be a long standing tradition in our history, did you know that the origin of county fairs in the United States goes back far further than 130 years? R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier tells us more. Revier says as the…
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The planting season is in full swing, and area producers are going to be in their fields over the coming weeks as they move into the fungicide application period. Ada Producer Neil Rockstad says his crop is coming in very strong so far. After weeks of weed management, Rockstad says he will be moving into…
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June is Dairy Month, and one of the most popular ways that we as Americans consume dairy is in the form of ice cream. However, how did this delicious desert come to be? R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier tells us more about the history of this American staple. The Ice Cream we eat today is…
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The Norman County Fair doesn’t get underway until Wednesday, but on Tuesday the Minnesota Farm Bureau, alongside the Norman County Corn/Soybean Growers Association will be holding their annual Supper for a Farmer appreciation dinner. Corey Hanson of the Norman County Corn/Soybean Growers Association tells us more. As for the menu, Hanson says the meal will…
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Surgarbeet Planting has passed, and signs are starting to point toward a good growing season. American Crystal Sugar General Agronomist Joe Hastings is happy to report that replanting was minimal, and that planting went well all things considered. Hastings says that signs are pointing to a crop with a lot of potential. Peakfly was a…
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Traill County 4H Achievement Day is coming up on Friday, and Traill County Extension has a full day of family fun activities planned. Jill Murphy of Traill County Extension gives us a preview of some of things they have planned for Friday. Later in the day on Friday, Murphy says they will also have different…
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June is Dairy Month and one of the ways that the folks over at Waukon dairy are using the month is to promote career opportunities in the dairy industry. Ron Visser of Waukon Dairy says one way they have been promoting career opportunities in dairy is by offering a scholarship to area seniors looking to…
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Norman County FSA is reminding local producers that the acreage reporting deadline is coming up fast. James Kruize of Norman County FSA encourages producers to get their reports submitted early if possible. Kruize also encourages local producers to submit nominations for the county committee, as the nomination period opened today. For more information contact the…
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Earlier this spring, there was a lot of worry from area producers due to things like cold temperatures and weather, but since then things have rebounded. Gary Farmer Jeremy Sather says his crop has been going “gangbusters” since Memorial Day. High winds earlier this summer left many producers with the decision to or not to…
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June is Dairy Month, and Waukon Dairy will not only be celebrating all things dairy, but they are also celebrating 4 years of business. Ron Visser of Waukon Dairy says he’s very happy with what they’ve been able to accomplish over those four years. In celebration of these two special occasions, Visser is excited to…
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