Get These “Rockstar” Plants While Supplies Last This Saturday In St. CloudGet These “Rockstar” Plants While Supplies Last This Saturday In St. CloudThis is your chance to buy "Rockstar" plants from area Master Gardeners.Kelly CordesKelly Cordes
Farm Income up in 2021, but challenges await in 2022Farm Income up in 2021, but challenges await in 2022The University of Minnesota reports 2021 average farm income in Minnesota is the highest in a decade, but area farmers aren’t smiling this spring.Jeff McMahonJeff McMahon
Jenniges Meat Processors Expanding in BrootenJenniges Meat Processors Expanding in BrootenJenniges Meat Processing is planning a new 12 thousand square-foot facility west of Brooten.Jeff McMahonJeff McMahon
Meetings Help Connect Schools to Local ProducersMeetings Help Connect Schools to Local ProducersThe MDA is holding two virtual meetings to connect schools to local producers and help them sign up for the Local Food for Schools Program.Jeff McMahonJeff McMahon
New Program Helps Schools Buy Local FoodNew Program Helps Schools Buy Local FoodThe Minnesota Department of Agriculture is working to help schools buy food from local producers and small businesses.Jeff McMahonJeff McMahon
Farmers Still Waiting For Dry WeatherFarmers Still Waiting For Dry WeatherFarmers throughout central Minnesota are still waiting to get a good start on spring planting.Jeff McMahonJeff McMahon
Grain Prices Continue to Move HigherGrain Prices Continue to Move HigherThe war in Ukraine, a late planting season, and high transportation costs have driven grain prices higher.Jeff McMahonJeff McMahon
ROCORI FFA Chapter RecognizedROCORI FFA Chapter RecognizedAt the state convention last weekend, delegates recognized 19 new chapters, including one at RICORI school.Jeff McMahonJeff McMahon
Cargill Announces Elk River ExpansionCargill Announces Elk River ExpansionCargill has announced a $50 million expansion in Elk River.Jeff McMahonJeff McMahon
Paynesville Student is FFA Star in AgriBusinessPaynesville Student is FFA Star in AgriBusinessWilliam Bugbee was named the Minnesota Star in Agribusiness Monday night at the state FFA Convention.Jeff McMahonJeff McMahon