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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterMay 6 (Reuters) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday it had met with state health officials and asked them to facilitate distribution of protective gear for farm workers to avoid infection against H5N1 bird flu. The CDC said it asked state health departments to work with their agriculture department counterparts and partners in communities to prioritize the distribution of personal protective equipment fro…See the Story
US CDC asks states to make worker protective gear available to combat bird flu
Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterSpring fieldwork got off to a good start in many portions of the upper Midwest in mid-April; however, conditions have been much different in late April and early May. Frequent rainfall events and above-normal precipitation have kept most farmers out of the field since late April. In some areas, it may take several drier days in order to return to full-scale fieldwork, and the resulting soil conditions may be less conducive for good planting cond…See the Story
Spring fieldwork progress mixed across the Midwest
Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterI meet interesting people on planes. My last trip returning from Washington, D.C., to Chicago was not an exception. Two men were sitting in the aisle and center seats as I made my way to my window seat. I noticed that the older gentleman had a bit of a challenge with mobility. He had been on the Honor Flight for military veterans living in Minnesota. His group had visited all the monuments, and his grandson had pushed him in a wheelchair. I …See the Story
Victory gardens make sense in modern times
Astoria · AstoriaASTORIA, S.D. — Grasslands used to make up around 95% of South Dakota’s topography before the conversion into cropland and urban populations. One partnership in the state is working to make sure private landowners and government agencies have the proper training to help care for the remaining grasslands through trainings such as the Oak Lake burn school held April 23 near Astoria. “Prescribed fire is really important in any kind of grassland m…See the Story
Burn school offers instruction on caring for South Dakota’s grasslands
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterTulips were dressed in their finest garments by the time the laying hens were freed from their winter imprisonment. They celebrated freedom by dusting themselves in the loose dirt. Puddles created by melted snow were gone, much to the disappointment of the ducks and geese. The gander, who thought it was his kingdom, had become nasty, charging after the unwary and armed with beating wings. Dad’s planter was waiting for fields to dry, which pr…See the Story
Mother saw God's handiwork in people and plants
Shoes · Grand ForksA little over nine years ago, I started writing a weekly Agweek column. After more than 400 columns, this is my final one. Thank you for being connected to Agweek, my family and me. Through the years, you’ve called, written notes, offered support through the valleys and cheered following the wins. Earlier this year, I realized how deeply I longed for change. It started with a pair of shoes. My husband and I listened to a story outlining tips…See the Story
Know when to try a new pair of shoes
Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterToday is already the last day of April. Four months of 2024 have passed already. Where does time go? One week after another slips by. Today, my husband Joe has an appointment with the doctor that did his surgery last week. Joe has been off work for a week due to getting a splinter in his hand as long as a toothpick while at work. He went to the hospital after it happened, and they couldn’t find it through the X-ray. Joe stayed home from work f…See the Story