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Dairy producers may now enroll in 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage, an important safety net program offered through the United States Department of Agriculture that provides producers with price support to …

Dairy producers may now enroll in 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage, an important safety net program offered through the United States Department of Agriculture that provides producers with price support to …

Winter cleaning

For me, the urge usually strikes around the end of March. The typical Minnesota winter cold begins to subside, and the promise of the spring sun sneaks kisses through windows warming up chilly rooms. …

An ode to bean water

Coffee is a globally admired beverage known for its pleasant aroma, deeply rich taste and caffeine buzz that has an addictive hold on much of the world’s population. Beginning in March, a …

Wolves in Benton County

For no single reason I can point to (even for my own understanding) I’ve always been partial to the presence of wildlife in the area where I’ve spent my lifetime. I admit that when a …

Marijuana use by teens

Understanding what teens are thinking can be a mystery for any parent or family member. It would be much easier if teens came with a set of instructions or were more open in their communication. …

Barbie wakes domestic movie market

From the bright pink scenes of Barbie to a three-hour thriller chronicling the career of the American theoretical physicist credited as the “father of the atomic bomb,” 2023 delivered …

Sev Youso Sr., founder and longtime editor of the Benton County News, cautioned his staff: “When you write about something or someone, don’t assume that you know the whole story. Dig. And …

Starting or expanding a business is never an easy endeavor. Along with developing a solid business plan, entrepreneurs often face significant financial obstacles. Small businesses often lack access …

The USDA Farm Service Agency reminds producers of approaching application deadlines for purchasing risk coverage for some crops through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. NAP provides …

Night games

While rinsing the lunch dishes last Saturday afternoon, I glanced out the window and watched a squirrel hustling across the lawn toward the rows of evergreens near the road. As I gazed at the pines, …

Life can be stressful. Work is sometimes hectic, and personal lives occasionally get complicated. Taking a moment to separate yourself from the persistent stimulation of day-to-day existence is …

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