ADVERTISE WITH US | EMAIL: KROX@RRV.NET
The tillage tool you choose today can have a lasting impact on your soil, your crop, and your bottom line. Discover firsthand how various tillage practices perform in the field during a comprehensive field day on Tuesday, September 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension, the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership,
The City of Crookston, Crookston Parks and Recreation, and Polk County Public Health will hold the last Wednesday on the Water for 2026 on August 5, starting at 5:00 p.m. The trip down the Red Lake River begins at the launch off of US Highway 2 and US Highway 9 and ends at Central Park.
Across the country, extensive research is underway to keep agricultural land in production while developing it for solar energy. These dual-use “agrivoltaic” systems involve studying everything from panel-created microclimates and soil health protection to capital investments and livestock and crop performance under solar arrays. To highlight current findings, University of Minnesota Extension will host the
On July 8, Meg Moynihan, Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) ‘farm stress lady’ and Angie Peltier, UMN Extension crops educator, joined UMN Extension IPM educator Anthony Hanson for a discussion about some of the unique stressors associated with farming and the many resources available to assist those experiencing it. This was an episode of the
The University of Minnesota Extension will be offering Youth Tractor and Farm Safety Training at five locations across the state this summer. The youth tractor and farm safety certification program provides youth 14 years and older the opportunity to learn about safe equipment operation and general farm safety. Students who complete the program are eligible
The University of Minnesota Extension will offer Drive & Thrive: Confidence with Tractors, Trucks & Trailers, a hands-on educational program designed to build confidence and strengthen machinery operation skills among beginning, emerging, and interested farmers across Minnesota. The 2026 Drive & Thrive workshop will be held on July 27 from 2:00 to 6:45 p.m. at
