Corn/soybean prices higher following WASDE report
The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report for Feb. 9 showed a lower U.S. 2011 corn carryout.
Mild winter makes for easier calving at Hilbrands'
CLARA CITY, Minn. - There was an unusual sight at Hilbrands Simmentals in late January 2012.
Minimizing traffic is a management tool for pig farms
COURTLAND, Minn. - About 0.44 inch of rain-equivalent snow fell during the month of January in Nicollet County.
Meyer fine tuning dairy ration in Stearns County
SAUK CENTRE, Minn. - Warm and dry days marked the end of January and first days of February in central Minnesota.
Pasture or freestalls: Cows prefer both
Cow lameness can be improved by providing even temporary access to pasture, even with the very best freestall facility cow comfort. However, most well-managed pasture provides little or no access to s
Wheat prices beginning to trend upward again
The January USDA reports weren?t exactly supportive for wheat and prices took a hit as a result, but now prices are beginning to trend upward again.
Soybean prices focus on supplies for first half of 2012
The soybean market came alive in early February as factors began to fall into place for U.S. soybean exports.
In-field sensing - A new concept in precision agriculture
Imagine going down the field putting on an application of side-dress nitrogen on your growing corn crop and the rate is automatically being changed as a sensor picks up the condition of the crop and
Barley markets take a winter snooze in January
With no activity on new crop contracts, exporting business and farmer selling, the barley market can best be described as being in a hibernation phase.
Always look forward when marketing corn
Corn prices improved in early February as the market considered global feed grain supplies.
Making cents of shepherding in the Norther Plains
CARRINGTON, N.D. - The past year was a good year for sheep producers, according to NDSU Extension sheep specialist Reid Redden, who expects the situation to continue for the most part in 2012.
Carlson representing agriculture at the World Economic Forum
DAVOS, Switzerland - The world's agriculture industry has suddenly become one of the largest concerns among economic leaders of the world, according to World Farmers Organization leader Robert Carlson
Cropping information seminars big part of International Crop Expo
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Information will be available on a large variety of crops at the International Crop Expo (ICE), which will be held Feb. 15-16 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks.
Feb. 15 & 16 this year's dates for the International Crop Expo
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Farmers from up and down the Red River Valley and beyond will be converging on Grand Forks on Feb. 15-16 for the annual International Crop Expo.
Hitting the promotional trail
SALMON, Idaho - Often when someone mentions promoting an equine business many folks only think of ads in various publications and their first response is, "It's too expensive, I can't afford that." Ye
Minnesota receives renewable energy seed grants
The Clean Energy Resource Teams, or CERTs, are kicking off 2012 by announcing seed grant awards in each of their seven regions in Minnesota.
CME Group establishes $100 million fund for farmer/rancher protection
CHICAGO, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group today announced that it will establish a $100 million fund designed to provide further protection of customer segregated funds for U.S. family farmers a
Flavored milk a popular target
In the past year chocolate milk has been in the spotlight in many school districts throughout the country. It's become a popular target in the fight against childhood obesity, with some people pointin
Midwest Climate Watch indicates dry, warm conditions continue in Minnesota
Drought Monitor Maps for the United States were released Feb. 2, indicating dry conditions continue over Minnesota.
Minnesota Beef Cow/Calf Days 2012 Feb. 6-17
Beef producers can increase their production knowledge during Minnesota Beef Cow/Calf Days.

New Initiatives Enrichen Afterschool Programs

Harvest Taking Place in Northwestern Iowa

Scoreboard from 12-28

Local Sports Schedule for 12-29

Iowa Boys Basketball Rankings

Minnesota Boys Basketball Rankings

Minnesota Girls Basketball Rankings

Iowa Girls BB Rankings

Alwal named SEC Freshman of the Week

Southwest All-Conference Volleyball Team

Southwest All-Conference Football Team

Southwest All-Conference Girls Tennis

Major Change to MN High School Seedings Procedure

Final Iowa HS Volleyball Poll

Local Sports Schedule for 7-25
If you've always wanted to see a crew of guys destroy a Lamborghini with sledgehammers, today's your lucky day.  A businessman in China bought a pre-owned Lamborghini, and it started having engine problems a month later.  So he took it back to the dealership to have it worked on, but supposedly they couldn't fix the engine . . . and they also damaged the chassis.  That's when the guy decided to take drastic measures:  To mark World Consumer Rights day on March 15th, he had a team of nine guys attack the car with sledgehammers, in protest.  Oh, and by the way, the car retails for around $280,000.

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Law: Top 100 MLB prospects of 2012 (1-25)
Mike Trout and Bryce Harper come out on top for the second straight year
Belichick call: 'Make them go to Manningham'
Audio released by the NFL reveals that Bill Belichick dared the Giants to throw to Mario Manningham.
Duke rallies, shocks No. 5 N. Carolina at buzzer
Austin Rivers buried a 3-pointer at the horn to give Duke (No. 9 ESPN/USA Today, No. 10 AP) an 85-84 win over No. 5 North Carolina on Wednesday night.
Rockets GM regrets cutting Knicks PG Lin
Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey regrets letting go of New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin.
LeBron: No Perkins apology, tired of blame
LeBron James will not be apologizing to Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins for tweeting about Blake Griffin's dunk over Perkins last week. And while he's at it, he's tired of getting blamed for things that he doesn't feel are his fault.
Giants' Jacobs apologizes for Gisele comments
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs apologized Wednesday night for telling reporters Tuesday that Gisele Bundchen should "stay cute and shut up."
Ex-Pat Harrison: Gronk partying 'not right'
ormer New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison had some harsh words for tight end Rob Gronkowski on Tuesday.
Oil Can Boyd admits cocaine use during career
"Oil Can" Boyd admits he was under the influence of cocaine during "two-thirds' of his games.
Michigan Stadium to host Wings-Leafs Classic
Next year's Winter Classic could set an attendance record.
Lance happy federal investigation has ended
Lance Armstrong is relieved the federal investigation into doping allegations against him has ended, and says he always stayed confident he would not be charged.
England won't rush to find Capello replacement
The head of the English Football Association says he will not rush to hire Fabio Capello's successor ahead of this year's European Championship.
Driven Kobe thinks Lakers will 'tweak' team
Kobe Bryant thinks the Lakers will make a move to improve the team.
Syracuse edges G'town; Boeheim passes Smith
Kris Joseph scored a career-high 29 points, hitting a go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute of overtime, and No. 2 Syracuse beat Georgetown (No. 11 ESPN/USA Today, No. 12 AP) 64-61 on Wednesday night to give coach Jim Boeheim his 880th career win.
Howard's 25 and 24 carry Magic past Heat
Dwight Howard had 25 points and 24 rebounds, Ryan Anderson scored 27 points and the Orlando Magic hit 17 3-pointers in a 102-89 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
Slive: Changes to BCS still couple years away
Mike Slive helped propose the plus-one plan to find a national champion in football and says actual change remains a couple years away even if everyone can agree on changes to the Bowl Championship Series.