T im Yorek believes working as a team with his nutritionist and veterinarian has been crucial to success on his dairy farm. Now, Yorek is working with the University of Minnesota Veterinary …

Luke Miller has been growing and selling trees for more than 20 years. Between his two businesses, Quicky Trees LLC and Midwest Deer Trees LLC, he has thousands of trees to sell. “It …

ST. PAUL — Youth from across Minnesota are invited to demonstrate their crop science skills at the 2025 Minnesota 4-H & FFA Crop Scouting Contest, scheduled for July 28 on the University of …

Silvopasture and Brush Management: Tools, Techniques and Economics   This field day, hosted by the Sustainable Farming Association, is designed for land owners and managers who find …

Tyler Kappers grew up on a small dairy farm in rural southeast Minnesota. Kappers attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where he studied dairy science. Following his graduation, Kappers …

On fishing opener 1985, I caught the biggest and best fish ever: I married a Traut. Though we chose that date primarily in the hopes of good weather, it was appropriate because fishing was one of the …

Welcoming visitors to the farm, whether for a U-pick, farm stay, on-farm event or educational experience, can be one of the most rewarding parts of agritourism. But with these opportunities also come …

Agriculture today has farmers focusing on sustainability now more than ever.   Growing concerns from the general public continue to push the many sectors of agriculture to become creative …

As farmers prepare and plant fields, the office has prepared maps and files for annual crop acreage reporting. Once farmers are completed planting, they should make an appointment with the Farm …

Oak Park Pastures in rural Oak Park hosts many events throughout the year, especially during the warm summer months. This year is no exception; with a jam-packed schedule, Suzy Molitor, owner of Oak …

Brenda Kaschmitter serves as the leader of the Pioneers 4-H Club in Benton County. Kaschmitter and her husband, Brian, live on a farm in rural Benton County, where they have around 48 cow/calf beef …

Master Gardeners Plant Sales   & Educational Events The University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners of Stearns County will host its annual plant sale and be on hand to answer …