Wheat prices dip slightly following USDA report
Wheat prices fell slightly after USDA came out with its latest supply and demand report earlier this month.
Become a Minnesota Master Naturalist
Morris Minn. - Do you enjoy learning about the natural world? If so, consider becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer!
Technology provides information on state of the silage pile
GREENWALD, Minn. - An infrared camera is one tool that Jeff Berdan uses to determine the condition of silage.
New feed product enhances gain and feed efficiency in beef cattle
A new feed ingredient made from plant extracts is offering help to beef cattle producers as they look to improve their bottom line.
International Sugarbeet Institute scheduled for Grand Forks on March 14-15
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Billed as the largest sugarbeet trade show in North America, the International Sugarbeet Institute is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Winter Show celebrates 75th anniversary
VALLEY CITY, N.D. - The North Dakota Winter Show, the region's longest running ag show, is celebrating a milestone event this year - it's 75th anniversary.
Wheat growers will have a new wheat herbicide in weed control toolbox this year
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved the sale of Huskie¨ Complete herbicide for post-emergence use on spring wheat, winter wheat and durum, according to an announcement during a recent tel
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.
Running on vapor
The lead story on the front page of the Jan. 30 Wall Street Journal reported "that a ?significant amount'" of an estimated $1.2 billion in customer money that disappeared when investment bank MF Globa
ASA President Participates in Signing Ceremony at US-China Ag Symposium
Des Moines, Feb. 16, 2012 -- American Soybean Association (ASA) President Steve Wellman joined a delegation from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, led by Assistant Minister Yu Jianhua, and leaders fro
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.
USDA Gearing Up to Conduct 2012 Census of Agriculture
Washington, February 10, 2012 - Surveys are now arriving in mailboxes around the nation to help identify all active farms in the United States.
New dairy economist begins work on behalf of dairy producers
In the short time since he officially began his work as a dairy economist with the Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center, Marin Bozic (MAH rin BO zic) has traveled more than 5,000 miles getting to know
Bridging the gap: How multi-generational farming operations make major purchase decisions
When multi-generational farming operations make major purchases, the decision-making process often involves two different perspectives. Each farming operation is different, but similar factors shape m
Alltech speaker says more nourishment, not just food, needed in world
Alison Leary says more people are dying today from links to obesity in the world than to starvation.
State Fair and Farm Bureau Federation Accepting Century Farm Applications
ST. PAUL, MINN. -- Minnesota families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more are encouraged to apply for the 2012 Century Farms Program.
Grower contracts available from Midwest Shippers
Grain and soybean farmers contemplating their 2012 planting decisions may want to check out the newest "Grower Contracts Available" service listing from the Midwest Shippers Association (MSA).
Farms need working capital of 15-25 percent gross revenue
Working capital is one of the key financial measurements that you and your lender should be analyzing before the 2012 crop year begins. Just to review, working capital is the dollar amount available f
Research shows students receptive to low-cal flavored milk
School children showed a favorable response to lower-calorie flavored milk products, according to research funded by the Dairy Research Institute, which is primarily funded by the dairy checkoff progr
World Dairy Expo rising in national trade show rankings
In an announcement today, EXPO Magazine has listed Wisconsin's World Dairy Expo as #12 in their listing of the Top 25 Fast-Growing Shows of 2011. This ranking concentrates on performance metrics, conf

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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Lunardi: Michigan lifts Spartans to top line
With help from the Wolverines, Michigan State jumps Kansas and earns a No. 1 seed
Lin, Knicks stay hot, cruise past listless Hawks
Jeremy Lin had an easy night ahead of his toughest opponent yet, and the New York Knicks tuned up for their trip to Miami by beating the Atlanta Hawks 99-82 on Wednesday night.
Pujols objects to Angels' 'El Hombre' billboards
Albert Pujols is objecting to the Angels "El Hombre" ads.
Magic: Kobe needs to sit down with Jim Buss
Players meetings are fine, but Magic Johnson thinks the Los Angeles Lakers need Kobe Bryant to sit down with management to address some issues.
Tiger Woods rallies to win Match Play 1st round
Battling a severe cold, Tiger Woods beat Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano 1 up in the first round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain.
Knicks guard Shumpert out of dunk contest
Due to a left knee injury, New York Knicks rookie Iman Shumpert will not participate in the NBA's Slam Dunk contest this weekend. He will be replaced by Utah Jazz forward Jeremy Evans.
Sources: Temple in talks about joining Big East
Temple is in talks with the Big East about joining the conference as early as 2012, sources confirmed Wednesday. The New York Times first reported on the discussions to add Temple in all sports.
Source: Pack, Finley reach 2-year, $15M deal
The Green Bay Packers reached an agreement with tight end Jermichael Finley on a 2-year, $15 million deal, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Celtics' Rondo replaces Hawks' Johnson in ASG
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo will take Joe Johnson's spot on the Eastern Conference roster at this year's All-Star Game after being named an injury replacement Tuesday by NBA commissioner David Stern.
UFC's White: Mayweather 'racist' for Lin tweets
UFC president Dana White called WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. a racist Tuesday night for comments the boxer made recently about New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin.
Ward pleads guilty to reckless driving charge
Hines Ward pleaded guilty to reckless driving on Wednesday after prosecutors in DeKalb County, Ga., dropped drunken driving charges against the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, according to multiple media reports.
Calhoun to undergo procedure on lower back
UConn men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun, who is suffering from spinal stenosis, will undergo a surgical procedure Monday to help address the lower back condition.
Report: Roethlisberger, Steelers OC Haley met
Ben Roethlisberger has met with new Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported, citing multiple team sources.
Dodgers' Belisario tested positive for cocaine
Dodgers reliever Ronald Belisario says he tried cocaine only once, but a positive test for the drug kept him from obtaining paperwork to enter the U.S. last year.
Pop Warner rule would restrict practice contact
In the wake of a new study, the national president of Pop Warner said he will propose a rule that, for the first time, would limit the amount of contact allowed in youth football practices.