Jenny Schlecht's family's farm was in the path of strong storms on the evening of June 20 and had plenty of damage. Despite all of the damage, they know it could have been much worse.
A solar charging station on wheels is covering ground alongside a herd of dairy cattle at the West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris, Minnesota. Find out how it's working so far.
Congress is likely to pass a budget reconciliation bill, and both chambers are including farm bill programs in legislation. That may be the only way to get the programs funded, Collin Peterson said.
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen told an audience in Willmar that agriculture continues to benefit from bipartisan support in Legislature.
There's been a lot of talk these days about what's healthy and what isn't. Regardless of how healthy something is, consumers continue to name taste as the determining factor over nutritional value.
While waiting impatiently for the last plants to start emerging in the garden, Jenny Schlecht had to remind herself that nature makes sure that what is planted sprouts, more often than not.
Wagyu is known for its high-quality beef, but it鈥檚 rare to find in northern Minnesota. The Roberts are now trying to spread the word of wagyu at local farmers markets.
Despite repeated warnings from experts, soil continues to erode at an alarming pace. Soil health advocates say it's past time to do something about it.
