I grew up on a crop and dairy farm in Southern Minnesota. After graduating from Wells Easton High School, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education from the University of Minnesota. After graduation I returned to the family farm consisting of 600 acres of corn, soybeans, alfalfa, sweet corn, peas and 100 dairy cows. In fall of 1995, after 18 years, I traded the milking parlor for a radio microphone. I still get up at 3:15AM every day. In addition to Farm Broadcasting, covering the farm news, weather, markets, meetings, county fairs, FFA conventions and so on, I continue to farm our land in Southern Minnesota. I am on the air from 5:00 to 7:00 with Mornings on the Farm and then reports through out the day. My wife of 40 years, Louise, is an Occupational Health Nurse for the Jennie-O-Turkey Store. We have two children: Laura who finished Graduate school in Michigan and now is in Burnsville and Steve received his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh. He works for Eli Lilly in Indianapolis.
Jerry Groskreutz
Vineyard and Winery Management Workshop
The University of Minnesota Extension Service and Southern Minnesota Wine Grower Alliance will be hosting a Vineyard and Winery Management workshop on Saturday March 23, 2019.
Snow Can Disappear Before it Melts
Some substances like water can go from a solid state like snow and ice to a vapor state without going through a liquid phase.
Marketing Plan Workshop in Owatonna
The University of Minnesota Extension Service and the Minnesota Corn Growers Association will be sponsoring a workshop in Owatonna on Developing a pre-harvest marketing plan.
Agricultural Meetings Postponed
A number of agricultural meetings have been postponed because of the extreem cold weather.
USDA to Open All Farm Service Agency Offices During Shutdown
The USDA announced today that all Farm Service Agency offices will reopen during the partial government shutdown and farmers should call for an appointment.
What is Fair Farm Rental Rate for 2019?
The University of Minnesota Extension Service will be hosting a number of workshops around Minnesota to help farmers and landowners determine a fair rental rate for 2019.
USDA’s Food Safety Inspectors Working During Shutdown
Essentioal employees like the USDA Food Safety Inspectors are working during the government shutdown.
2018 October and November Coldest on Record
Tom Hoverstad said this October and November were the coldest on record at the Southern Research and Outreach Center at Waseca.
Where Did Joe Come From In Sloppy Joes?
Have you ever wondered where the name Joe came from in Sloppy Joes?
Beef Quality Assurance
All beef producers and dairyman must be certified in Beef Quality Assurance before processors will buy their cattle.