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We have a clock radio that turns on at 6 am every morning. We used to listen to local news, but the \”local\” news is no longer local. I guess not everyone listens to the radio for news anymore. After the general news, a farm news show gives us the latest farm market news updates….
Let me just start with, raising healthy pigs is not easy. Raising healthy pigs start before the pigs are born by choosing the right genetics. There are certain pig issues that coincide with specific genetics. This is why we work with veterinarians so they can help us navigate proper genetics. Once pigs are born, we…
Where have all the livestock gone? I hope this is not the question we will be asking in the future. As many of you know, I have written numerous posts about California\’s Prop 12, which will take effect on January 1, 2024. Briefly, California\’s Prop 12 was a ballot initiative that dictates specific livestock requirements…
I know, you have probably heard this a million times. But it\’s true. For all of you farmers, you need to tell your story. And now is the time.
Recently, I went on a road trip traveling through west central Minnesota. It is fun and interesting to see and learn about other parts of the state you live in. From the Northwoods to lake country to agricultural land to the southeast\’s karst region to rolling hills and flat land to rocks and areas that…
Hayward is a great getaway and vacation spot in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Hayward is nestled in the forest areas of Wisconsin and home to countless lakes and wildlife. The town has a population of about 2300, but with all the amenities, you would think it to be much larger. I decided to explore Hayward…
Do you think about how farming has changed over the years? Farmamerica is a wonderful place to visit to learn about the history of agriculture and how it has changed over the years. Let\’s start by exploring the 5 Best Things about Farmamerica. What is Farmamerica? Located on 360 acres near Waseca, Minnesota, one can…
In southern Minnesota, most farmers grow two types of crops – corn and soybeans. With all the crops grown, where do our crops go? Why do we grow corn and soybeans? Market access is THE most important factor in determining what crops we grow. Crops with no markets make no sense to grow. In southern Minnesota, we…
Yes, and I am going to tell you why. There is so much buzz about GMO\’s recently, especially with General Mills announcement of labeling their original Cheerios with a \”not made with genetically modified ingredients\” label. (By the way, oats are the ingredient of Cheerios and there are no GMO oats.) Let us start this conversation…
Last week, the \”From the Ground Up\” event took place at the Greg and Bridgett Belknap farm. A special thank you to them for hosting, WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE \”FROM THE GROUND UP\” EVENT? As an annual event, we acknowledge and celebrate the importance of ag in our community. It is also an…