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MN Corn Growers Innovative Grant Program
Minnesota Corn growers can put their conservation ideas into action through the Minnesota Corn Growers Innovation Grant Program.
Organic Seed Meeting
Duane at Jonas Farm Seeds in Goodhue and Kussmaul Seeds will be hosting an Organic Seed meeting on Friday, December 14, 2018 in Goodhue.
Second Half of the Market Facilitation Program Payment?
In November Secretary of Agriculture Perdue said there will be an announcement in December that the second half of the Market Facilitation will be made but there has been no announcement yet.
Falcon Girls and Boys Basketball Defeat Albert Lea
Van Ryn netted 30 points in the foul infested game at Nomeland Gym. The catcher on the State Champion Faribault softball team last spring was 6 for 6 in overtime and 12 of 15 from the free throw line in the game, making her last 12 in a row.
Congress Reaches an Agreement on a Farm Bill?
The House and Senate Conferance Committee has reached an "agreement in principle" on a new farm bill but it is not a "done deal" yet.
Faribault and John Marshall Boys Hockey Ends in Tie
Faribault junior Braden Schroeder had a hat trick and classmate Leighton Weasler added three assists in the high scoring game.
Falcons Roll Over John Marshall
Junior Olivia Williamson had a 5 point night with two goals and three assists for the Falcons. Junior Haley Lang added 4 points with a pair of goals and a pair of assists for Faribault.
Winterfest Parade and Fireworks Are December 14th
On AM Minnesota Wednesday Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism President Nort Johnson commented, "Paul is such an asset to this community. He assists with a number of events around town and is always easy to work with."
Northfield is #3 in Girls and #16 in Boys State Rankings
Northfield is #3 in the Class 3A girls and #16 in the Class 3A boys state rankings.
Northfield Boys are Still #13 in Class A
The Lakeville North Panthers are rated #15 in 2A boys with Rosemount and Eagan #17 and #19 respectively.
Winterfest Parade and Fireworks Rescheduled for December 14th
Last Saturday the Winterfest events were wintered out by the snowstorm that struck the area.
Farm Service Agency Offices Closed Today
All county Farm Service Agency offices will be closed today however, the grain and livestock markets will trade normal hours.
The Falcons Win the Bird Fight Against Waseca
The Bluejays had more shots on goal (26-20) but it's the pucks that go in that count most. Neither team could generate any scoring on the power play.
Triton Had 8 Turnvoers and Triton 18
Cardinals Head Coach Melissa Hager was very pleased with the 8 total turnovers her team had in the game while Triton finished with 18 turnovers.
Kasson-Mantorville Scored 27 Points Off Turnovers
Faribault finished the game with 27 turnovers and the KoMets had 27 points off those turnovers.
Faribault Ties in Final Minute but Lose in Regulation
With 20 seconds to go Madison Davis scored the game winner for the Cougars handing the Falcons their second straight loss after opening the season 6-0.
Farm Business Tax Meetings
The Farm Business Management Program min Faribault will host two Tax Update meetings at the South Central College in FAribault on Tuesday December 11, 2018.
Roberds Lake Cabin Fire
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The State Fire Marshall's Office has been contacted to assist the Faribault Fire Department with the investigation.
Randolph Lost in Overtime to Defending State Champions
The Randolph Rockets fell in overtime to defending Class A Champion Lyle-Pacelli in Southeast Conference action in Randolph.
A Truce With China?
We may not have an end of the trade war with China but a 90 day truce is better than more tariffs!