Benton Ag

Controlling fields organically

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 …

Murphy’s Law

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.   …

Tax resources for USDA program participants 

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. …

Holiday preparations

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 …

Making adjustments

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 …

Growing your education

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. …

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