Melissa Czeck works with her goats from birth, and while the majority sell to local farmers and 4-H members, her herd’s genetics attract interest from across the United States and overseas. …

The United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a New Mexico dairy herd and five additional …

I’ve purged my storage closet of six boxes of saved memorabilia — childhood art projects, worksheets, toys and stuffed animals from my childhood along with that of our sons. Throughout, …

Start Mushrooming   Join presenter Stan Tekiela to learn how to safely collect, cook and store edible wild mushrooms. Tekiela, a naturalist, author and wildlife photographer, will teach the …

Producers may know reduced tillage benefits soil and agricultural operations, but do they know the benefits of each system? Each month a different conservation tillage system will be highlighted to …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that most farm loan borrowers are now able to make payments to their direct loans online through the Pay My Loan feature on farmers.gov.   Pay …

The morning of Feb. 8 started out like any other day at Joe Staricka’s farm. However, that day will stand out in Staricka’s memory for a long time to come.   Staricka and his …

The United States Department of Agriculture announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can sign up for the General Conservation Reserve Program through March 29.   On Nov. …

Spring break just ended for one of the school districts in the area, so that meant I’m back to work. Though we didn’t venture far from the farm this time, I took time to remember a few of …

Strategic Farming: Let’s Talk Crops 2024 Discuss key issues and questions around commodity crop production facing Minnesota farmers through the “Strategic Farming: Let’s Talk …

I attended the Carver County Dairy and Beef Expo looking to reunite with colleagues, learn about highlighted topics and network with producers. While sitting through the packed Beef Quality Assurance …

PERRY, IOWA — Dr. Nathan Winkelman was named the 2024 recipient of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ Meritorious Service Award during the association’s 55th annual …