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University studies demonstrate insecticide-treated seed protects grain yield only in limited circumstances. And yet, most seed companies treat all of their seed corn with insecticide. If farmers don’t need insecticide-coated (Cruiser, Poncho, etc.) seed corn, they shouldn’t pay for seed coatings they don’t need.
When should you use seed corn coated with insecticides? There are definitely corn planting situations where insecticide-coated seed is economically justified because the growing seedlings are at high risk from insect pests such as white grubs, wireworms, cutworms, and seed corn maggots. We recommend insecticidecoated seed corn for for fields with: • High-residue, including fields with significant biomass from cover crops • Recent applications of manure • Alfalfa or sod going into corn production • High amounts of organic matter • History of insects feeding on corn seedlings Fields that don’t meet these criteria are good candidates for planting insecticide-free seed without losing
Insecticides are developed to kill insects that damage growing crops, but they also can kill off-target beneficial insects which are essential to life on earth. Insect populations around the world are declining at an alarming rate (see link below). Research has shown that insecticidecoated seed is a contributing factor in the decline of pollinator populations, including bees.
Prophylactic Insecticides in Indiana Maize from 2000-2015 with IPM Recommendations: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/29385499 •B ee Health: http://www.syngentaus.com/beehealth/
Neonicotinoid (and other systemic insecticide) seed coatings can do an excellent job of protecting growing seedlings from certain insect pests. When insecticides are properly tested, labeled, and applied they can be an important tool of production agriculture. But they are not needed on every field. Farmers should be able to choose the appropriate level of seed protection for their farm, and Albert Lea Seed offers conventional corn hybrid seed corn without the insecticide as an option for farmers. For more information on neonicotinoids and pollinators: • Neonicotinoids and Bees: https://xerces.org/neonicotinoidsand-bees/ • Neonicotinoid Seed Treatment Use in Iowa: https://iowaipm.xerces. org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ Neonicotinoid-Seed-TreatmentUse-in-Iowa_web.pdf • Planting of Neonicotinoid-Treated Maize Poses Risks for Honey Bees and Other Non-Target Organisms Over a Wide Area without Consistent Crop Yield Benefit: https://besjournals.onlinelibrary. wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/13652664.12924 • A Meta-analysis and Economic Evaluation of Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments and Other
• Declining Insect Populations Alarm Scientists: https://www.scientificamerican. com/article/as-insect-populationsdecline-scientists-are-trying-tounderstand-why/
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Higher Limits Now Available on USDA Farm Loans 2018 Farm Bill Increases Limits and Makes Other Changes to Farm Loans Higher limits are now available for borrowers interested in USDA's farm loans, which help agricultural producers purchase farms or cover operating expenses. The 2018 Farm Bill increased the amount that producers can borrow through direct and guaranteed loans available through USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) and made changes to other loans, such as microloans and emergency loans. Key changes include: • The Direct Operating Loan limit increased from $300,000 to $400,000, and the Guaranteed Operating Loan limit increased from $ 1.429 million to $1.75 million. Operating loans help
producers pay for normal operating expenses, including machinery and equipment, seed, livestock feed, and more. • The Direct Farm Ownership Loan limit increased from $300,000 to $600,000, and the Guaranteed Farm Ownership Loan limit increased from $1.429 million to $1.75 million. Farm ownership loans help producers become owner-operators of family farms as well as improve and expand current operations. • Producers can now receive both a $50,000 Farm Ownership Microloan and a $50,000 Operating Microloan. Previously, microloans were limited to a combined $50,000. Microloans provide flexible access to credit for small, beginning, niche, and non-traditional farm operations.
• Producers who previously received debt forgiveness as part of an approved FSA restructuring plan are now eligible to apply for emergency loans. Previously, these producers were ineligible.
For more information on FSA farm loans, visit www.fsa.usda. gov or contact your local USDA service center.
• Beginning and socially disadvantaged producers can now receive up to a 95 percent guarantee against the loss of principal and interest on a loan, up from 90 percent. About Farm Loans Direct farm loans, which include microloans and emergency loans, are financed and serviced by FSA, while guaranteed farm loans are financed and serviced by commercial lenders. For guaranteed loans, FSA provides a guarantee against possible financial loss of principal and interest.
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Explore a career in agriculture The agricultural industry provides a variety of opportunities to professionals interested in this often misunderstood field. According to the employment resource AGCareers.com, more than 250 career profiles are available to people interested in a career in agriculture. And while jobs in agriculture may not be as prevalent as they were a few centuries ago, when 72 percent of the workforce was employed in farm occupations in the United States, agriculture remains a booming industry that greatly affects the nation’s economy. Today, one in 12 American jobs is depends on agriculture, according to the career resource Payscale. The following are some potential professions for those considering careers in agriculture. · Agricultural business manager:
This person oversees the business operations of a farm by providing organization and leadership during the production process. He or she contacts creditors, selects seeds, buys new equipment, and ensures the distribution of product. · Agricultural lawyer: Attorneys who specialize in agriculture deal with water and environmental issues, represent agricultural labor in disputes, ensure proper marketing techniques are followed, handle real estate and land use issues, and much more. · Animal control officer: These officers enforce local and regional laws that pertain to the treatment and care of animals. They patrol for distressed animals and ensure crueltyfree practices are adhered to. · Grain buyer: Grain buyers build relationships with producers so they
can purchase grain for their particular companies. They negotiate purchase agreements, source grain supplies and issue purchase orders. · Poultry hatchery manager: Hatchery managers oversee all of the aspects involved in poultry hatching. These can include management of personnel, handling and sorting of eggs, maintenance of equipment, coordination of pick-ups and deliveries, and overseeing quality control. · Soil scientist: Among the many tasks they might perform, scientists in the field of agriculture test soil samples for minerals and contaminants. By studying the soil, scientists can recommend which crops the land can support, how much livestock can feed in an area and the implications of agriculture on the area as it pertains to managing natural
resources. A career in agriculture presents many exciting opportunities in a number of different applications. It’s a vast industry that utilizes professionals with an array of skill sets.
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Funds Available To Expand Locally Grown Food For Kids
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now taking applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation (AGRI) Farm to School and Farm to Early Care and Education Grants. The MDA will award up to $374,000 to eligible institutions to increase the use of Minnesota grown and raised foods through planning and feasibility studies, or equipment purchases and physical improvements.
Other recipients have utilized grant funds to develop their Farm to School programs by connecting with farmers in their areas, determining how seasonal produce fits into menu cycles, and creating processes to use local foods in infant foods in early care settings.
In previous grant rounds, the highly competitive AGRI Farm to School Grants helped schools and early care and education organizations purchase food processors, cooling and storage equipment, and specialized ovens to make it easier to serve Minnesota grown produce, meat and dairy.
Applications for Farm to School and Farm to Early Care and Education Grants must be submitted by 4 p.m. November 7, 2019. For more information and to
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AGRI Farm to School and Farm to Early Care and Education Grants benefit farmers by empowering schools to use locally grown and raised foods. Jackson County Central used their AGRI Farm to School Grant funds to purchase a Steam’n Hold Steamer. The equipment allowed them to purchase more locally raised vegetables from Minnesota farms like Brandt Gardens and Greenhouse.
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Invasive Vine, Japanese Hops, Is Spreading Through Southeast Minnesota Japanese hops, Humulus japonicus, is overtaking the banks of the Root River in southeastern Minnesota and growing onto adjacent property. Weed experts at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) are asking for the public’s help in controlling the weed and reporting new finds. Currently, infestations are found along the Root River from Preston to the confluence of the Mississippi River. Small infestations of Japanese hops have also popped up in Winona; however, these have been controlled. Japanese hops are herbaceous, annual vines native to eastern Asia that can grow up to 35 feet in a single growing season. With this explosive growth, the vines smother native vegetation and even grow into trees. Leaves are approximately 2-6 inches long and have at least 5 lobes that are palmately arranged (shaped like a hand with the fingers extended). There are separate male and female plants that are beginning to flower this time of year. Seed production then follows.
Minnesota is also home to American hops, Humulus lupulus. It is a native perennial vine that looks similar but often has 1-5 lobes and does not have more than 5 lobes on the leaves. “We don’t know how Japanese hops got to the Root River; but now that it’s here, we need to work together with the public to control this invasive weed,” said Christina Basch, Noxious Weed Specialist at the MDA. “Since Japanese hops is a prohibited noxious weed on the state’s eradicate list, it’s important that we find infestations and work to get rid of it.” For successful Japanese hops control, the dispersal of mature seed must be stopped. This can be done by pulling or cutting the vines at the base or with herbicide treatment. Herbicide treatment is the only practical approach for large infestations that can’t be mowed. Experimental torching of seedlings appears to be effective for control of small infestations. If you find Japanese hops on your land and the infestation is beyond what you
can manage, report it to the MDA’s Arrest the Pest line at arrest.the.pest@state. mn.us or 1-888-545-6684. It is helpful to include photos with the report. It is also important to report infestations other than those on the Root River.
Work is already underway to control Japanese hops in the Root River area. Through a grant from the MDA, the Fillmore Soil Water Conservation District and Houston County Planning and Zoning are conducting hops treatments on the Root River banks. Fillmore and Houston County officials, with grants
from the Board of Water and Soil Resources Clean Water Fund, are also using Conservation Corps Minnesota (CCM) to control hops along the Root River Trail. The MDA is working with landowners and CCM to control hops on private lands. The MDA’s work to control Japanese hops and oversee the coordinated efforts is supported by the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the LegislativeCitizens Commission on Minnesota Resources.
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USDA Opens 2019 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs
2020 Enrollment Period to Open in October (Washington, D.C., September 3, 2019) – Agricultural producers can now enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, two popular safety net programs, for the 2019 crop year. Interested producers must sign up for either program by March 15, 2020.
The 2018 Farm Bill reauthorized and made updates to these two USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs. ARC provides income support rming in the Heartland Tab-payments $122 on historical base acres when actual crop revenue declines below a specified guarantee level. PLC program provides income support payments on historical base acres when the price for a covered
commodity falls below its effective reference price. “The ARC and PLC programs, in combination with crop insurance, are the bedrock of the farm safety net for crop farmers and something I hear about frequently on the road,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. “This exciting opportunity for enrollment in these programs marks the first time folks will have the opportunity to switch their elections since the 2014 Farm Bill was implemented. I am pleased to add that today’s announcement means our staff met yet another major Farm Bill implementation goal and they are continuing to move full speed ahead.” Covered commodities include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts,
dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium grain rice (which includes short grain rice), safflower seed, seed cotton, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat.
For crop years 2021 through 2023, producers will have an opportunity to make new elections. Farm owners cannot enroll in either program unless they have a share interest in the farm.
Elections and Enrollment
Once the 2019 election and enrollment are completed, producers on the farm for 2020 can complete an enrollment contract for the 2020 crop year beginning Oct. 7, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.
Updated provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill allow producers with an interest in a farm to enroll and elect coverage in crop-by-crop ARC-County or PLC, or ARC-Individual for the entire farm, for program year 2019. The election applies to both the 2019 and 2020 crop years. If a 2019 election is not submitted by the deadline of March 15, 2020, the election defaults to the current elections of the crops on the farm established under the 2014 Farm Bill. No payments will be earned in 2019 if the election defaults.
Although 2019 enrollment begins Sept. 3, 2019 and must occur first, a producer waiting until Oct. 7, 2019 to enroll is afforded the opportunity to enroll in either program for both 2019 and 2020 during the same office visit. During this time, farm owners have a one-time opportunity to update PLC payment yields that takes effect beginning with crop year 2020. If the owner accompanies the producer to
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Web-Based Decision Crop Insurance Tools Considerations In partnership with USDA, the University of Illinois and Texas A&M University are offering web-based decision tools to assist producers in making informed, educated decisions using crop data specific to their respective farming operations. Tools include: Gardner-farmdoc Payment Calculator, the University of Illinois tool that offers farmers the ability to run payment estimate modeling for their farms and counties for ARCCounty and PLC. ARC and PLC Decision Tool, the Texas A&M user friendly tool that allow producers to analyze payment yield updates and expected payments for 2019 and 2020. Producers who have used the tool in the past should
Producers are reminded that enrolling in ARC or PLC programs can impact eligibility for some forms of crop insurance. Producers who elect and enroll in PLC also have the option of purchasing Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) through the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA). Producers of covered commodities who elect ARC are ineligible for SCO on their planted acres. Upland cotton farmers who choose to enroll seed cotton base acres in ARC or PLC are ineligible for the stacked income protection plan (STAX) on their planted cotton acres. To be eligible for STAX coverage, producers must not enroll their seed cotton base acres into the ARC or PLC programs.
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Some or Our Local Winners at the 2019 Minnesota State Fair...
Michael Wallin, Nunda, Grand Champion Swine Advanced Showmanship
Contratulations to all of the 4-H State Fair Participants on their Many Achievements this Year!
Brenna Bakken, Hartland, Reserve Champion Sheep Hampshire Ewe Lamb
Elizabeth Wasmoen, Conger, Beef 3rd Overall Market Steer
Kayla Schmidt, Alden, Grand Champion Meat Goat Market Doe
Landon Mattson, Conger, Dairy Steer Champion Overall Dairy Steer
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Mower & Freeborn County 4-H 4-H It’s Time to Enroll
Ways to Volunteer
Sept. 14 marks the beginning of a new enrollment year for both new and returning 4-H families. Enrolling ensures that you will receive important 4-H related communications, especially as it relates to new opportunities and project specific information. In addition, current enrollment is required for 4-H participation.
• One-time volunteering, such as helping out at a 4-H event • Leading the youngest 4-H’ers - Cloverbuds in grades K-2 • Chaperoning a trip • Teaching a topic you know a lot about - once or regularly • Leading a 4-H club
Enrollment information and instructions can be found at: z.umn.edu/4henroll
Keep youth safe when participating in 4-H programs October is an exciting time for 4-H members, parents and Minnesota 4-H volunteers as clubs begin a new 4-H year. It is also an important time of year to plan for risk and keeping youth safe as they participate in a variety of programs, activities and events. The University of Minnesota has put the Safety of Minors Policy in place, and it applies to all 4-H programs. As part of the policy, each 4-H club, group and activity must have a minimum of two active Minnesota 4-H volunteers designated as leaders. Also, all youth must be enrolled 4-H members before attending a meeting or event. Refer to the user guides for club leaders and project leaders to verify volunteer and youth enrollment before meetings and activities start up. When volunteers and youth are enrolled they are covered by accident and liability insurance. The keeping youth safe site has materials and tools to use when planning 4-H programs throughout the year. To help assess risk before programs occur, complete the risk management program planning tool. Become familiar with the overall policies and practices covering topics such as supervision, scheduling, emergency planning and procedures, facilities, room and sleeping arrangements, transportation, food safety and insurance. A series of information sheets provide more detailed information on topics including youth protection, responding to emergencies, animals, activities and outings and project specific information. Using the planning tool and risk management materials helps to ensure safe and healthy environments for youth and adults participating in 4-H programs and activities. Thanks for making Minnesota 4-H a place where all young people are safe!
Who Can Volunteer with 4-H? Anyone over 18 who cares about young people. You don’t need to be a parent or an expert. You will need to complete a background check and have some basic training.
Freeborn & Mower County 4-H Ambassador Program The Ambassador program engages youth to represent 4-H. Through education and leadership activities, the county 4-H Ambassadors serve as role models to younger youth and their peers in the 4-H program. 4-H’ers in 6th grade and above are encouraged to take part in it!
Coming November 1: 4-H agronomy opportunities Coming in November, 4-H members will be able to explore new opportunities relating to agronomy. Counties will be offering new items like start up kits, and new opportunities such as agronomy tours and a crop scouting event! More information will be made available next month.
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personal growth and career success through agricultural education. FFA continues to help the next generation rise up to meet those challenges by helping its members develop their own unique talents and explore their interests in a broad range of agricultural career pathways. So today, we are still the Future Farmers of America. But, we are the Future Biologists, Future Chemists, Future Veterinarians, Future Engineers and Future Entrepreneurs of America, too.
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A fungus-like organism known to kill oak trees on the West Coast has made its way to the Midwest, and officials are warning Minnesotans to be on the lookout for symptoms of the disease. The invasive plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum causes sudden oak death. In California and Oregon, Phytophthora ramorum is responsible for killing an estimated 30 to 45 million oak trees in coastal forests. The microorganism also infects over 100 other plants, including rhododendrons. Now, several midwestern states have discovered rhododendron shrubs infected with Phytophthora ramorum at retail nursery sites. Although no infected plants have been found in Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is asking anyone who purchased a rhododendron in 2019 to carefully inspect the plant for symptoms of infection by Phytophthora ramorum and to report any concerns. In rhododendrons, infected leaves have large brown blotches. Young green stems and shoots turn brown and shrivel. Leaves attached to infected stems wilt and may have a dark brown line extending down the center of the leaf from the base. Phytophthora ramorum often does
“While rhododendrons may not die from this plant disease, our main concern is that the plants act as carriers of Phytophthora ramorum and could spread spores to Minnesota’s oaks,” said MDA Plant Pathologist Michelle Grabowski. “Phytophthora ramorum has never been identified in Minnesota but it could have significant impact on the state’s forests and landscapes. Tests have shown that native trees like Northern red oak and white oak can be infected with Phytophthora ramorum.” In oak trees, Phytophthora ramorum infects the main trunk of mature trees. This infection causes a “bleeding” canker in which wood and bark turn reddish brown, and red liquid seeps out from cracks in the bark. The pathogen destroys the tissue that transports food and water throughout the tree. When most of the trunk is infected, leaves quickly turn brown and the tree dies. If symptoms of Phytophthora ramorum are found on new rhododendrons, photos or a description of the symptoms should be reported to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Arrest The Pest line at arrest.the.pest@ state.mn.us or 1-888-545-6684.
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Report and Remove Black Swallow-Wort Plant to Help Monarch Butterflies Autumn is a good time to search University of Minnesota Extension is bringing awareness to black swallow-wort, Cynanchum louiseae, an invasive plant originally brought to the U.S. from Europe as an ornamental vine. The plant presents a problem for monarch butterflies, which already face challenges to their survival, and it threatens natural areas. Because of its large seedpods forming now, autumn is a good time to look for the plant and destroy it before pods break open and disperse seeds. Angela Gupta, Extension educator in forestry and natural resources, has been including the plant in her
workshops and public outreach for about six years. “It’s in the milkweed family, so monarchs will lay their eggs on it,” she says. “However, when the larvae emerge they can’t survive on black swallowwort and so they die.” Black swallow-wort is on the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) noxious weed eradicate list and is considered toxic to the monarch caterpillars. Master Gardener turns find into opportunity to educate As an Extension-trained Master Gardener volunteer of nine years in Hennepin County, as well as a Bachman’s store manager, Janelle Dahmen knows her plants. It
still took her by surprise to find black swallow-wort on her own property. “I saw this vine I’d never seen it before, and it was all over the neighborhood,” she says. “If you know nothing about it, it’s a beautiful plant with shiny leaves and it grows in sun or shade. One person had it on a trellis.”
This was a new county find (the species had not been confirmed previously in the county).” Master Gardeners have since been sharing information through garden tours, farmers markets and community councils, and with their neighbors. Dahmen has also
Dahmen took a photo and reported her discovery to the MDA. Monika Chandler, invasive plant expert, paid her a visit. “Janelle reported black swallow-wort in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis,” says Chandler. “With her network, Master Gardeners got the word out. Black swallow-wort’s flowers are This led to a new detection in North not visible in fall and are sometimes almost too small to see. Photo by Oakdale in Washington County. Monika Chandler, MDA
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helped spread the word through the information desk at Bachman’s.
to align agency and educational efforts.
The most effective treatment is spot-treating with a selective herbicide, making sure to always follow herbicide label directions. There is a risk that herbicide “We are all interested in monarchs,” treatment could harm other says Dahmen. “We plant flowers for plants nearby. If you opt not to pollinators, but we want to make use herbicide, you can hand pull sure people know that, even though the vines. Unfortunately, the vines monarchs may seem to like this one, break off from the roots when it isn’t one to keep.” pulled. Digging out the complete Removing and reducing black roots is ideal but difficult because swallow-wort they break as well. “It is terrific that Master Gardeners are identifying, reporting and educating people about black swallow-wort,” says Chandler.
“We think we have very little of it in the state, so eradication is possible if it’s found and reported quickly,” says Gupta, who often collaborates with Chandler about invasive plants
Repeated vine pulling multiple times during the summer and fall may eventually exhaust the vines. Additionally: It is important to make sure no
pods release seed or the problem will be compounded. Now (September) is the time to chemically treat or pull the vines. In Minneapolis, put pulled vines in your yard waste that is hauled for composting. The yard waste will be composted at high heat levels that will kill the vines and any seed. Inquire locally for disposal options in other cities and counties.
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Do not put vines in your personal compost bin. Visit the Extension invasive plants, MDA pest management and MDA Arrest the Pest websites for more information and to learn how to report invasive plants and other pests.
Pods on black swallow-wort plant are now formed and beginning to open. Photo by Monika Chandler, MDA
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with Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) horticulture professor Robin
Parklets for people The second project developed about the same time with foresight and innovation from Grand Rounds Brewing owner Tessa Leung. Tessa is a creative and community-engaged local brewer with a restaurant in downtown Rochester’s Historic 3rd Street. She wanted to prototype a parklet (a decklike sidewalk extension built over existing parking spaces) using urban ash wood removed
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because of EAB. Working with Angie Gupta,
industry, and funding from Extension’s Southeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership, Tessa got permission from the city council and installed Rochester’s first parklet this summer. The parklet is made almost entirely from ash wood removed from Rochester due to EAB. These projects may be small in physical size but they’re big in collaboration, community engagement, inspiration, and dedication. They are tangible steps in Extension’s efforts to increase and innovate local wood markets. And a special thanks to all those at RCTC and the Rochester City Council for their support of these innovative projects!
Rochester city forester Jeff
students, to create an ash wood, green-roofed bike shed at RCTC. The project proceeded with generous donations of thermally treated ash wood from Arbor Wood Co.; architectural design skills from CRW architecture + design, Inc; horticulture student and community volunteer labor; and an Extension-initiated crowd sourcing campaign that
A wooden deck built over existing street parking becomes a parklet.This new parklet is a wooden deck that was built using almost entirely all local wood felled due to emerald ash borer.
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Tech’s Role in Equipment As technology marches on at a dizzying pace, farms and ranches are not immune. Many of the advancements, especially in new equipment, are designed to help producers to achieve more efficient results than ever before.
and control a self-driving grain cart, allowing a tractor to become fully automated and the cart it’s pulling to follow. Using the technology, you can be confident your work was being done as efficiently as possible
If you’re in the market for new equipment or if you’re just interested in what’s new, the Farm Bureau Financial Services identified several new trends in agriculture technology you’ll soon find available.
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The concept of connecting any device to the internet, known as the Internet of Things, extends to farm equipment. Agriculture tech firms have developed sensors with image recognition capability that allow you to view crops anywhere. The data they collect enables you to make changes in water and nourishment immediately. Similar devices can be added to
equipment to track the health of the machine itself, in addition to GPS capability, yield mapping and harvest documentation, significantly reducing downtime. ROBOTICS Automation has long assisted in the more tedious aspects of manufacturing. But combined with robotics, this technology can increase productivity, producing faster and higher volume yields. Among the players in farm robotics is equipment giant John Deere, which recently purchased a startup that concentrates on spraying and weeding. Other systems in the works include laser and camera guidance, as well as
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2019 Mower County Farm Family of the Year
Richard and Rosalie Carroll
Dick grew up on a dairy farm just north of London in Mower County. Rosalie grew up on a dairy farm in Tillamook, Oregon. Dick attended St. Olaf College and completed ROTC training, he then enrolled in navigator school in the Air Force. It was there he met Rosalie, an Oregon State University graduate and high school teacher. Once Dick finished his service in the Air Force the Carrolls purchased a farm in Austin Township where they grew corn, soybeans, hay and oats. They also ran a farrow-to-finish hog operation and had beef cattle. The family now runs about 800 acres with 30 head of beef cows. There are a few hogs and sheep on the farm, mostly for various shows. Honeybees are a recent addition to the farm. Dick has a passion for draft horses, taking his to local events. He also uses the horses to plant and harvest crops. Dick has been an advocate for learning and trying farming practices that were not only profitable, but sustainable. Dick and Rosalie have been married 52 years and have four adopted children—two are from Korea. The Carrolls have seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dick has turned over running the farm to the Carroll’s son, John, who is transitioning the farm to organic. The Carroll’s grandson, Noah, will graduate from the University of Minnesota next year and plans to return to the farm becoming the fifth generation of the family to farm.
Dick and Rosalie are active in St. Olaf Lutheran Church. They’ve also been involved in FFA and 4-H. Dick was a long-time member of the St. Mark’s Nursing Home Board. Upon retiring from teaching Rosalie volunteers at Mayo Health Systems Hospital in Austin and works as a substitute teacher in the Austin School District. The couple enjoys traveling to new places and visiting family members. Please join us in CONGRATULATING the 2019, Mower County Farm Family of the Year!
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2019 Freeborn County Farm Family of the Year
Steve and Linda Kraushaar Family
The Kraushaar family farm was purchased in the 1940s by Steve’s
a member of the Cedar River Watershed representing Freeborn County.
grandfather. In the fall of 1973, Steve’s father and grandfather
He’s also a member of the Minnesota Corn and Soybean Associations.
purchased a neighboring farm to help Steve and Linda launch their
Steve and Linda are both first responders and Steve is a fireman with
farming careers. Now their son Sean along with his wife, Krissy, and
the Myrtle Fire Department. The Kraushaars are lifelong members of
son, Liam, will be taking the reins in a partnership with Steve and
Trondheim Lutheran Church, where they serve on the church council
Linda. The Kraushaars also have a daughter, Lisa, and another son,
and Linda teaches Sunday school. They also volunteer with Real Hope
Scott, who is married to Katie.
for the Hungry, a locally based organization that packages meals which are distributed locally and nationally.
The Kraushaars currently grow 1,500 acres of corn and soybeans.
Linda spearheaded an effort to open a women’s health and birthing
They are innovative conservation stewards who were early developers
center in Haiti, a project that began at their church and rippled into
of ridge tilling, which they continue to practice. The family is now
surrounding communities. The center opened last fall serving women
incorporating cover crops on their land.
who’ve been isolated from medical care in the rural mountains.
Community service is important to Steve and Linda. Steve is currently
Congratulations to the Kraushaar Family!
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2019 Mower County
Dairy Princesses and Milkmaids Maddie Smith of Adams and Jenna Bentzin of Rose
Creek were crowned the 2019 Mower County Dairy
Princesses at the 66th Annual Dairy Princess Banquet on April 27th at Lansing Corners Supper Club near Austin.
Smith is the daughter of Melissa and Ryan Smith.
She was sponsored by Foremost Farms and Four Way Farms.
Bentzin is the daughter of
Cheri and Ed Smith. She was
sponsored by Foremost Farms. Smith and Bentzin were
Left: Princess Jenna Bentzin, Milkmaid Amy Smith, and Princess Maddie Smith. Not Pictured: Lauren Irvin
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Chamber of Commerce.
Two girls were named 2019 Mower County Milkmaids. They are:
Amy Smith, daughter of Andy and Angie Smith of Adams; Lauren
Irvin, daughter of Jason and Karen Irvin of Rose Creek.
Gene Anderson presented to Peter and Kathy Green of Austin for their many years of
working in the malt stand at the Mower County Fair. Gene also presented the Golden Butter Knife Award to Lansing Corners of Lansing for the use of real dairy products.
Congratulations!
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Staying Safe on the Farm and in the Field
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Perform a safety check of buildings and grounds for obvious fire hazards and hazardous materials. Store farm chemicals securely where kids and animals can’t access them. Then make a list of the chemicals for firefighters in the event of a fire on your property. Keep weeds and grasses trimmed so tractor and ATV drivers won’t run into hidden obstacles and holes that can cause the vehicle to overturn. Maintain clean and neat work areas with tools stored out of the way. Establish a safety boundary around gas and diesel fuel tanks and other flammable substances.
Personal Farm Safety
Don’t wear loose clothing around equipment or work areas. Use safety equipment the way it was intended. That means appropriate gloves, hearing protection and safety eyewear, not to mention face masks and respirators when working in dusty conditions. Always have a helper nearby when entering grain bins, breeding pens or any high-risk area. Discuss safety concerns with children as you
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explain safe handling and operating procedures. Practice what you preach, and they will practice it, too.
Tractors & Implements
Keep tractor roll-over protection structures in place. If you have a tractor without one, get it installed today … and while you’re at it, buckle your seat belt. Prohibit riders on tractor fenders, hitches, attachments or implements. Shield all PTO-powered equipment drive shafts, and keep kids at a distance from them. Never start or run engines in an enclosed area without being assured of good ventilation. Outfit tractors and farm trucks with fire extinguishers and first aid kits. Never exit a tractor or truck without placing it in park or engaging the emergency brakes. Never leave running power equipment unattended. Check and maintain equipment, especially hydraulic hoses and electrical cables showing cracks or other signs of wear.
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