Gosh, I’d forgotten how beautiful Minnesota can be! This past weekend, I played tour guide for several German friends who’ve been working as au pairs in Chicago. They had visited us at the …
Small-scale cover crops workshop Interested in improving soil health for your vegetable garden? Join the University of Minnesota Extension for a hands-on workshop focused on cover cropping for …
EAGAN — In 2026, the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation is proud to honor 58 family farms whose legacy spans at least 150 years with the Sesquicentennial Farm award. Established in 2008, the …
Spring alfalfa assessments, which measure density and yield potential, are important to producers because, depending on the health of the stand after winter, an alfalfa field could be rotated to a …
The Conservation Reserve Program is a program administered by the Farm Service Agency to conserve farmland for future generations while providing habitat for wildlife, reducing soil erosion and …
Cheyenne Keehr Pierz, Morrison County Daughter of Joe and Emmy Keehr Tell us about yourself and your dairy-related background . I live on a beef farm 10 miles north of Pierz, …
Fly control is a constant challenge for dairy producers, especially in warm weather when moisture, manure, spilled feed and bedding create ideal breeding conditions. While flies may seem like a …
A family’s effort to produce its own food more naturally has branched out into a business that sells a range of products to benefit people inside and out. Triple H Acres, founded and run by …
During the last two years of a Conservation Reserve Program contract, expiring CRP acreage may be offered through the Transition Incentives Program. If you do …
Final fruit, vegetable webinar is this week The University of Minnesota Extension will host its final webinar in a series about aspects of fruit and vegetable production Wednesday. “Building …
A few mornings ago, I opened the door to let my dog, Trixie, out, and I was bombarded with aromas! It seemed the earth had let loose all her stops and was reminding us spring had arrived. Those …
MINNEAPOLIS — Jada Hansen, of Foley, is one of four finalists for Minnesota FFA Star Farmer, one of the organization’s four top awards for its members. Hansen, daughter of Wayne and Jackie, …
