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

Minnesota is among the top states in the nation for hemp growth, and experts in the field believe that the economic opportunities for the plant are set to take off.   During the Minnesota …

The term “sodbusting” is used to identify the conversion of land from native vegetation to commodity crop production after Dec. 23, 1985. As part of the conservation provisions of …

Cut flower production series Cut flowers have emerged as a popular and attractive option for diversification.   Robin Trott, University of Minnesota Extension Educator and owner of …

The Minnesota Organic Conference took place at the Rivers Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud Jan. 11-12. Growers gathered to learn different ways to help manage farms organically. In a session …

The adage — commonly known as Murphy’s Law — is common to many: “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.”   There are good chances that everyone will have …

A family-run tree farm from Sandstone recently received a national distinction that Minnesota Christmas Tree Association leaders said put the state’s tree-growing industry on the map.   …

Navigating filing taxes can be challenging, especially if you are new to running a farm business, participating in disaster programs for first time or trying to forecast the farm’s tax bill. …

The sweet spicy aroma of gingerbread cookies waft through my kitchen and mingle with the piney scent of a holiday candle. Bing Crosby croons his tune through my bluetooth speakers as I sip a bit of …

We are undoubtedly coasting into the most wonderful time of the year; the barn and bins are full, your farm equipment fleet has been cleaned up and tucked away, winter is setting in and a call for a …

Grant Writing Workshop A grant writing workshop titled Show Me the Money will aim to equip farmers with the knowledge and confidence to successfully apply for grants to support their operations. …