04/06/2026
Just a reminder, that we can help you get your BQA Training done! Please call the Polk County office if you have questions. (218)563-2465
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04/06/2026
Just a reminder, that we can help you get your BQA Training done! Please call the Polk County office if you have questions. (218)563-2465
03/30/2026
Let us help you get your certification. Join the Watch Party at the Polk County Extension Office on April 7, 2026! We will join the online portion together. Office will be open at 6:30 pm.
03/06/2026
Help the Crops Team fine-tune programming! We want to hear from row crop and forage producers and agriculture professionals who work with producers! The University of Minnesota Extens...
02/01/2026
Our next virtual session of Annie's Project 101 classes start on February 23, 2026. See the picture for the details. Registration at z.umn.edu/MNPrairietoPinesVirtual by February 9th, 2026.
01/20/2026
Need to renew your Private Pesticide Applicator license? Today (1/20/26) at the Ada Event Center at 1pm is where you can get that done. The workshop is 3 1/2 hours of educational information to renew your applicator license. Bring your check, ID, and applicator license. Can't make today- there are other options in the area- check them out! pat.umn.edu
01/19/2026
University of Minnesota Extension will be holding the 53 annual Cow/Calf Days workshop in Fosston on Tuesday, January 27th starting at 5:30 pm at Ventures Bar & Grill.
This event continues to be the leading information, technology, and research outlet for cow/calf producers in the state of Minnesota. This year’s event will feature information on:
• Resurgence of Long-Lost Problems
• Mineral Nutrition for Cows and Calves
• Critical Cow Nutrition
• Beef Research Updates
A tradeshow will run alongside the program, showcasing vendors with new technologies, financial tools, and practical products for today’s operations.
The workshop is open to the cow/calf producers, agriculture industries professionals. The $10 registration fee, payable by cash or check, includes a meal, proceedings book, and program materials. The program is approximately three hours.
Participants are highly encouraged to RSVP by January 19th by contacting Heather Dufault at the Polk County Extension Office at 218-280-1129, [email protected] or register online at: z.umn.edu/FosstonCCD2026. Registrations will be available at the door.
01/14/2026
Part way into the day! Hearing some great information and lots of networking!
Norman County Ag Day 2026
01/14/2026
Ready for takeoff! Join us for Norman County Ag Day! We will also be broadcasting live with Yourliveevent.com!
Your Live Event
MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council
AgCountry Farm Credit Services
CHS West Central
Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers
Minnesota Corn
KRJB KRJM KKCQ Radio
Ellingson
Valley United Co-op
Norman County Soil and Water Conservation District
SESVanderHave powered by UBS
Norman-Mahnomen Public Health
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association
Gk Technology Inc
01/12/2026
2 days and counting down! See you all soon!
The Norman County Ag Day is this Wednesday at the Halstad LRC. Registration begins at 8am, presentations begin at 8:30am. If you can't attend, tune in to 106.5FM KRJB, rjbroadcasting.com and video streaming at YourLiveEvent.com
01/08/2026
The countdown is on! Norman County Ag Day is next Wednesday. The agenda is full, the information will be great. Join us at the Halstad LRC at 580 2nd Ave W, in Halstad on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 starting with Coffee, rolls and Trade Show at 8 am.
Thank you to all of our sponsors for the 2026 program.
CHS West Central
AgCountry Farm Credit Services
KRJB KRJM KKCQ Radio
MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council
Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers
Minnesota Corn
Jossund Auction Service
GK Technology for Ag
Airborne Custom Spraying
Bennett Houglum Agency
Ellingson Companies
Trilogy Ag and Mustang Seeds
Soyko International
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Farmers Union - Mathsen Agency
SES Vanderhave /Seedex Sugarbeet Seed
Norman/Mahnomen Public Health
Norman County SWCD
12/11/2025
Visit us at the Prairie Grains Conference today! We are ready for lots of education and networking.