agriculture

With some fall fieldwork still underway, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding farmers to winterize their diesel fuel. Colder temperatures may cause problems for equipment still running on...

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota growers of several specialty crops may qualify for scholarships to offset the cost of farm business management classes through a program administered by the Minnesota...

ST. PAUL, Minn. --The wet fall has made harvest very challenging. Not only are farmers scratching their heads about how they are going to get in the field to harvest,...

Hot-button issues in 2010 for Minnesota farmers and ranchers include food safety, renewable fuels, greenhouse gas reductions, water quality and animal care. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation delegates at their 91st...

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Agriculture officials in Minnesota and South Dakota are applauding a decision by a petroleum distribution company to increase the availability of winter biodiesel in their states.

The University of Minnesota Extension Beef Team is proud to announce this year's Minnesota Cattle Feeder Days to be held Dec. 7-10 at five sites in southern Minnesota. This year's...

The County Committee elections are underway, as USDA has mailed ballots to eligible voters. The deadline to return the ballots to local FSA offices is Dec. 7, 2009. "It is...

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Grown Program reached its 1,000 member milestone today with a celebration at Hidden Valley Produce farm near Mazeppa. Minnesota Grown has been growing in...

The late harvest, wet weather and high moisture corn have contributed to reports of moldy corn across the state, and producers should pay careful attention before handling, storing or feeding...

Due to a low number of entries, the Minnesota Land Rent Survey was unable to generate a report for 2009, University of Minnesota Extension educators report. The survey requires 20...