The Farm Service Agency’s Farm Storage Facility Loan Program provides low-interest financing to help producers build or upgrade storage facilities and to purchase portable (new or used) structures, …
I’d forgotten how much fun a family wedding can be! There had been a dry spell for weddings on both sides of our families until the end of July, when one of our nieces tied the knot. The …
Ever since Morgan Morrow saw a dairy princess visit her neighbor’s farm, a passion for agriculture started to grow. Now, as a Benton County dairy princess, Morrow is igniting that interest in …
Preparation. Step 1: Decide conclusively not to house cattle or other large animals in the barn. Step 2: Clear out all extraneous farm utensils, e.g. pitchforks, manure scrappers, shovels, …
With silage season nearing and some of the last summer hay cuttings upon us, it is a good time to consider how recent weather might impact forage nitrate levels and contemplate harvest strategies to …
45th annual Farm Picnic Co-sponsored by the Morrison County Farmers Union and Minnesota COACT, the organizations will host their 45th annual Farm Picnic at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at Pierz Park …
Luke Sobania is an installation and service technician for Leedstone in Melrose. He is a 2025 Foley High School graduate. Sobania has been working with Leedstone for 10 months. His duties range from …
Stockmanship can be defined in many ways: the art and science of properly handling cattle or any other farm animal; the knowledgeable and skillful handling of livestock in a safe, efficient, …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping organic producers and handlers cover certification costs as part of the department’s effort to put farmers first and make …
An encounter at the county fair over two decades ago has evolved into an opportunity for 4-H’ers and fairgoers that still stands strong today. Over 20 years ago, Cheryl Pflipsen, of rural Sauk …
Building Better Soil Field Day Join the Meeker Soil and Water Conservation District and University of Minnesota Extension for a field day focused on building better soil Aug. 12. This free …
