3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (119+ words) Voting Open Now For 'Best of the Best' SIBLEY, Iowa – As part of the local Northwest Iowa Master Gardener program, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has partnered with Alisa Stanton, a local Master Gardener, to offer an in-person educational…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (523+ words) Voting Open Now For 'Best of the Best' BREWSTER — A procession of tractors, semis, farm equipment, pickups and other vehicles will make its way through southwest Minnesota on Saturday as a group opposed to a proposed 765,000-volt transmission line brings…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (493+ words) WORTHINGTON — It was about seven months ago when I gathered up a legal notebook and my favorite pink gel pen and walked to a downtown Worthington Mexican restaurant. My thoughts were scattered, but I was determined to dine on chips,…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (129+ words) The Globe | Worthington, Minnesota AGRI Works Grant applications open Competitive grant supports projects that strengthen Minnesota agriculture ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation (AGRI) Works Grant Program. This…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (138+ words) Fall nitrogen restrictions begin Sept. 1 The Globe | Worthington, Minnesota Fall nitrogen restrictions begin Sept. 1 Producers encouraged to review field status and fall application guidance ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s fall nitrogen fertilizer restrictions in vulnerable groundwater areas take effect Sept. 1. The Minnesota…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (442+ words) Minnesota’s Walk-in Access program recently received a $2.1 million boost from the U.S.Department of Agriculture to increase public access to private lands in Minnesota for wildlife-based recreation. “This partnership has been the driving force behind Minnesota’s Walk-In Access Program since…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (171+ words) ST. PAUL — Across the country, extensive research is underway to keep agricultural land in production while developing it for solar energy. These dual-use “agrivoltaic” systems involve studying everything from panel-created microclimates and soil health protection to capital investments and livestock…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (213+ words) VERNDALE — University of Minnesota Extension will lead a hands-on two-night getaway designed to build confidence in farm business, financial strategy and community leadership from Oct. 24-26, at the scenic Frog Tree Farm north of Verndale. Capped at 19 participants, the event will…...