farming

Mercaris C.E.O. Kellee James takes up the microphone, during Grain Place Food’s annual field day event, for a speech on the commodity market and its affects on the organic farm industry.

Mercaris C.E.O. Kellee James takes up the microphone, during Grain Place Food’s annual field day event, for a speech on the commodity market and its affects on the organic farm industry.

James: Commodities impacting organic farming

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Saturday saw sunshine and heat at local Marquette organic farming industry leader Grain Place Foods’ annual field day. The event, complete with tour, lunch, speakers and an art feature was well attended.
Mercaris C.E.O. Kellee James takes up the microphone, during Grain Place Food’s annual field day event, for a speech on the commodity market and its affects on the organic farm industry.

Mercaris C.E.O. Kellee James takes up the microphone, during Grain Place Food’s annual field day event, for a speech on the commodity market and its affects on the organic farm industry.

James: Commodities impacting organic farming

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Saturday saw sunshine and heat at local Marquette organic farming industry leader Grain Place Foods’ annual field day. The event, complete with tour, lunch, speakers and an art feature was well attended.
Pam Emahizer will welcome retirement after 36 years in education. She is set to be replaced after this school year by one of her former fourth grade students, Ashley (Pachta) Gustafson.

Pam Emahizer will welcome retirement after 36 years in education. She is set to be replaced after this school year by one of her former fourth grade students, Ashley (Pachta) Gustafson.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Pam Emahizer reflects on 27 years at Aurora, 36 in education Aurora Public Schools is saying goodbye, for now, to another one of its teaching greats. After 36 years in education, Aurora fourth grade teacher Pam Emahizer will be retiring at the end of this school year.
Cale Carlson, like many area farmers, was out in the field last week, preparing for the planting season ahead on his farm near Marquette.

Cale Carlson, like many area farmers, was out in the field last week, preparing for the planting season ahead on his farm near Marquette.

Farmers plan for best despite dry, cold

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Spring has sprung except for the weather. In the current weather pattern, farmers across the county have to consider when, what and how they will plant this year’s crop.
Art Tanderup knew he was in for a challenge when farming in the Nebraska Sandhills.

Art Tanderup knew he was in for a challenge when farming in the Nebraska Sandhills.

Farmer shares process of adopting sustainable practices

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Art Tanderup knew he was in for a challenge when farming in the Nebraska Sandhills. This led him to transition from a traditional farm to one that was more regenerative and sustainable.