What's Happening

USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Funding Awarded to Minnesota

Sat, 08/27/2022 - 7:52pm admin

The U.S.

Read more about USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Funding Awarded to Minnesota

MDA Seeks Input Before Next Legislative Session

Sat, 08/27/2022 - 7:51pm admin

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is gathering ideas as we consider the state’s next biennial budget, and we want your input.

Read more about MDA Seeks Input Before Next Legislative Session

Free family-focused webinars September through December

Sat, 08/27/2022 - 7:50pm admin

The University of Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development educators and partners are facilitating webinars, providing information and resources for families and those who serve families t

Read more about Free family-focused webinars September through December

This group of 1954 Minneota High School graduates got together for lunch on Aug. 5 in Marshall. Seated, left to right: Carol (Mikkelson) Carlson, Geraldine (Hoffman) Panos, Audrey (VanHyfte) Kack. Standing, left to right: Al Eggermont, Etien Laleman, Jon Gunderson, Gene Fodness, John Hennen, Don Myrvik.

'54 classmates

Wed, 08/24/2022 - 6:53pm admin

This group of 1954 Minneota High School graduates got together for lunch on Aug. 5 in Marshall. Seated, left to right: Carol (Mikkelson) Carlson, Geraldine (Hoffman) Panos, Audrey (VanHyfte) Kack.

Read more about '54 classmates

Left to right: Perry Estebo, Pioneer District Sales Manager; Minneota Fire Chief Jeff Sussner, Minneota fireman Matt Boettger, and Mike Hammer, Pioneer Sales Rep for the Minneota area.

Helping hands

Wed, 08/24/2022 - 6:10pm admin

Pioneer Seeds and Corteva recently allotted the Minneota Fire Department a rural betterment grant in the amount of $5,000 as a donation for the purchase of grain bin rescue equipment.

Read more about Helping hands

UFP Minneota packed 57 backpacks for 27 employees’ children and distributed them to employees on Friday, Aug. 19.

UFP giving back

Wed, 08/24/2022 - 6:09pm admin

UFP Minneota, LLC is one of the largest wood manufacturers in southwest Minnesota. Giving back to employees has always been the main focus of the culture of UFP Minneota.

Read more about UFP giving back

Emerald Ash Borer Found in Sherburne County

Wed, 08/24/2022 - 8:49am admin

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Sherburne County for the first time.

Read more about Emerald Ash Borer Found in Sherburne County

Minnesota FFA Foundation to hold 3rd Annual Great Minnesota Give-Together Telethon!

Wed, 08/24/2022 - 8:48am admin

As the number of FFA Chapters and Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource (AFNR) programs continue to grow, so is the need to raise funds to support students.

Read more about Minnesota FFA Foundation to hold 3rd Annual Great Minnesota Give-Together Telethon!

Know Where and When to Apply Fall Nitrogen Fertilizer

Wed, 08/24/2022 - 8:46am admin

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding farmers and commercial applicators that fall nitrogen fertilizer applications are restricted in some areas of the state.

Read more about Know Where and When to Apply Fall Nitrogen Fertilizer

Drought Relief Checks Begin Mailing This Week

Wed, 08/24/2022 - 7:54am admin

Checks to Minnesota livestock farmers and specialty crop producers who applied for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) 2021 Agricultural Drought Relief Program (ADRoP) will begin to be

Read more about Drought Relief Checks Begin Mailing This Week