The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the enrollment period for the Dairy Margin Coverage program for the 2026 coverage year — an important safety net program that provides producers …
Oats were once a major Minnesota crop, with about 4 million acres planted annually on average until the early 1960s. But in 2025, oats accounted for only 195,000 planted acres in Minnesota, and those …
Online workshops help fruit, vegetable growers learn about production, pests, markets Weekly webinars, held Wednesdays at noon, will cover all aspects of fruit and …
The weather this past weekend was brutal, and for the first time in our marriage of 40 years, my husband and I were able to enjoy a major shift in how we endured the cold. To begin, with fewer …
ST. PAUL — After canceling its public meeting in December 2025, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has provided an update and future meeting date for stakeholders in the Little Rock …
A desire to increase staffing flexibility and innovation on the farm has lead the Schyma family to add two certified pre-owned robotic milking units to the front of their existing freestall barn. …
The Benton County 4-H Ambassadors hosted their Candy Cane Night Dec. 29, 2025, during their holiday break from school, bringing together laughter, friendly competition and holiday cheer. The night …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has revised the Farm Service Agency county committee voting period, and eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the country started …
What do you do with an empty barn? Up until August of this past year, there had been dairy cows in our barn. The structure had been on the farm site prior to my in-laws purchasing the property …
More than 16,500 young people in the University of Minnesota Extension 4-H Youth Development program are involved in 4-H animal science projects. These projects teach animal handling …
Changes in the dairy market have caused prices of milk in all classes of the Federal Milking Marketing Orders to fluctuate, making margins tighter for dairy farmers. During a webinar organized …
‘A Guide to Beekeeping in Northern Climates’ The book “A Guide to Beekeeping in Northern Climates” is designed to help beekeepers monitor colony health and manage their colonies …
