I tell my friends “I’m very close to having seen and/or done it all”. A North Dakota farm kid that survived peeing on an electric fence. A radio DJ that ran a Sunday morning show under the air name “Skip Church”. Got a date with Carrie Underwood. Got stood up by Carrie Underwood. Retired from radio at 25 to go home and farm. Retired from farming at 46 and went back to radio. Divorced - two boys, (Drew and Gabe), two dogs (Reno, the Siberian Husky and Rorschach, the Dalmation) and a cat (Moody).
Jeff McMahon
89 MN Century Farms Added This Year
At this year’s Minnesota State Fair, 89 new Century Farms will be added to the database.
Xcel Leaders Answer Questions at Monticello Open House
Xcel Energy continues to reach out to the public about the effects of a tritiated water leak at the Monticello Power Plant.
New Survey Asks Farmers About Crop Pesticides
To gauge how well the practices are being adopted, farmers are asked to complete an online survey. The results are anonymous, and will not be used for enforcement in any way.
High School Grads Get Help With New Pilot Program
Several area school districts are looking into a pilot program through the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
Minnesota State Patrol Launches Crime Search Tool
The Minnesota State Patrol Dashboard features a complete listing of public data from the MSP and allows easy access to whatever information you’re looking for.
MN Bill Would Ban Sale of Plastic Water Bottles
A bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate would ban the sale of plastic water bottles statewide.
MN Dept. of Agriculture Looking for Your Input
The MDA has created an online survey and will host two online sessions to get feedback, especially from beginning farmers.
MDA Opens Produce Safety Grant Application
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the 2023 Produce Safety Mini-Grant.
Central Minnesota Farm Show This Week in St. Cloud
Everything farming in Central Minnesota is on display this week at the River’s Edge Convention Center.
Ford Issues Recall for Transmission Problems
Ford has recalled certain F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and Lincoln Aviator models.