Coming into my marriage 40 years ago, I knew nothing about cattle. All dairy cattle were alike, right? Of course, there’s always something to be learned. Large lumbering black and white …
Embracing the role of a dairy princess or ambassador is a journey filled with unique experiences far beyond donning smiles and sashes at festivals. The honor involves using highly honed …
For Farm Service Agency to determine program applicants’ payment eligibility and establish the maximum payment limitation applicable, program applicants, who receive benefits, are required to …
MDA grants to aid in weather resilience ST. PAUL — Recognizing the risks posed by extreme weather, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is offering a new grant opportunity …
Intro to Raising Quail Presenter Crow River Quail Farm, of rural Rockford and Hanover, will educate on the different types of quail and the basics of how to raise the birds in a one-hour …
With high feed costs, improving whole-farm feed efficiency is crucial for maximizing herd profitability. The most important metric for determining your herd’s whole-farm feed efficiency is feed …
Youth filled the Foley Intermediate School lunchroom March 8 for a night to “Get Focused” as Benton County 4-H hosted its annual lock-in. “I liked making a calming jar …
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 …