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DAKOTA VETERINARY HOSPITAL PET PATROL. PET CARE TIP FOR THIS WEEK: Your dog needs a well-groomed coat to keep properly insulated. Short- or coarse-haired dogs may get extra cold, so consider a sweater or coat as long
Breckenridge’s Section 6A semifinal game off for Saturday
Breckenridge Athletic Director Chad Fredericksen announced on Tuesday that Breckenridge will not play in the Minn. Section 6A football semifinals due to New York Mills deciding to stop all fall activities due to COVID-19 concerns. With four
USDA to Open Signup for the CRP and CRP Grasslands in Early 2021
On November 12th, the United States Department of Agriculture announced the sign up period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and CRP Grasslands program in 2021. The sign up for general CRP will be open from Jan
USDA Says Farm Production Expenses Will Drop
Chad Smith, NAFB News Service The USDA says farm sector production expenses, including those associated with operator dwellings, are forecast to decrease by $4.6 billion to $344.2 billion in 2020 in nominal terms, which means
Alliance Unveils Unprecedented Climate Policy Recommendations
National Farmers Union WASHINGTON – An alliance of groups representing farmers, forest owners, the food sector, state governments and environmental advocates today unveiled an unprecedented set of recommendations to guide the development of federal climate policy. The
Newman Re-Elected as NPB President
Chad Smith, NAFB News Service David Newman, a pork producer from Arkansas, was elected to serve a second term as president of the National Pork Board at the organization’s November meeting. The NPB’s 15 producer-directors
Research Aims to Add Precision to Irrigation
Minnesota Corn Growers Association Written by Jonathan Eisenthal Knowing exactly how much moisture an irrigated farm field needs, and when it needs it, is a surprisingly complicated matter. With research funded through farmers’ investment in the
U.S. Water Use Dropping for Most Crops and Livestock Production
Chad Smith, NAFB News Service The University of Illinois says climate change and a growing world population require efficient use of natural resources. The College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences says water management strategies
Cowgirls sweep again at home
The Breckenridge volleyball team kept their streak of sweeps going with a dominant home win over Perham on Monday. The Cowgirls topped the Yellowjackets by scores of 25-22, 25-21 and 25-21. Abby Johnson was the team leader
Tuesday, November 17th Weather
TODAY: MOSTLY SUNNY, BREEZY WITH A CHILL. BUT WARMER TEMPS, IN THE 30S TO NEAR 40. WIND: SOUTHWEST TO SOUTHEAST 10 TO 25 MPH TONIGHT: WINDY, KEEPING THE TEMPS UP OVERNIGHT. WITH A LOW