Shawn Nelson Celebrates 20 Years of Service

“You sure are persistent,” is a phrase that Shawn Nelson heard 20 years ago before being hired for a Parts Sales position at the Hawley store.

April 17, 2024 | Posted in: News

Honoring our Veterans: Celebrating Brooten team member Jeff Winter

Enlisting in the Marine Corps took R.D. Offutt Farms team member Jeff Winter all over the world. From Bangladesh to Paraguay, Winter has touched thousands of lives through his military service.

November 10, 2023 | Posted in: News

Irrigation technology helps R.D. Offutt Farms make informed decisions | (DL-Online)

RDO farmers use the latest in technology coupled with long-earned experience to make sure only the exact amount of water the crops need is used, and nothing more.

August 9, 2023 | Posted in: News

Merkens named as new coordinator for R.D. Offutt Farms agronomy internship program

Following graduation from South Dakota State University this spring, Annika Merkens was hired as RDO’s newest agronomist and has been tapped to lead the agronomy internship program.

June 27, 2023 | Posted in: News

R.D. Offutt Farms hires a new agronomist and three agronomy interns for the 2023 growing season

Annika Merkens joined the RDO Park Rapids Farm as an agronomist along with three students who joined R.D.Offutt Farms as agronomy interns through a unique partnership with Syngenta, geared at providing a hands-on learning experience with real farm projects.

June 13, 2023 | Posted in: News