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Timely rains replenish topsoil; crop outlook favorable for bumper harvest
By Lori Sorenson, editor
July 23, 2025
Rock County crops are in prime condition following a dry planting season and timely rain, according to Lucas Peters, president of the Rock County Corn and Soybean Growers Association. “The warm, dry spring allowed planting to start and progress at a fast pace,” he said. “Emergence was generally really good in our area as we avoided widespread heavy rain or any crusting issues.” He said the…
Luverne FFA Corn Drive raises funds for True Friends
October 16, 2024
Luverne FFA members spent Friday collecting monetary and/or corn donations during the chapter’s annual Corn Drive. Local farmers could request the students to collect corn from the field to bring to the local elevators to sell. The FFA’ers collected 2,500 bushels, the proceeds of which will be given to True Friends, formerly known as Camp Courage. True Friends provides programs for children and…
Harvest resumes after much-needed moisture
October 18, 2023
John Hemme (in combine) and Jarnet Johansen return to the 2023 corn harvest Monday afternoon west of Hardwick after scattered rain showers dampened the area over a four-day period. The majority of area farmers finished the soybean harvest last week prior to the much-needed moisture, which started Oct. 12 and accumulated roughly an inch of rain over the four days. Statewide, according to the…
Noticing changing colors — in corn, soybean fields
By Rick Peterson, general manager
September 22, 2020
The combines are rolling, pumpkins are showing up on front porches, and hopefully the lights will once again light up Cardinal Field. All this points to one thing – Tuesday is the first day of autumn, my favorite season. Even the name autumn sounds better than the other seasons. Spring and summer are probably tied for second place in the favorite name game, and of course winter is dead last.…

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