A merger of four co-ops, including Mid America Dairymen (Mid-Am) in Winsted has created Dairy Farmers of America. According to Steve Otto, Mid-Am board member, the merger was finalized on Jan. 1. The ...

For the past 33 years, Lynn Ketelsen has been a fixture on local radio stations as farm director of the Linder Farm Network. Stemming back to the network’s creation more than 30 years ago, Ketelsen ...

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As the summer months start to wane, a familiar feeling creeps into our household: the impending return to school. For my wife, a dedicated educator, it means a flurry of pre-season preparations. For ...

Farming is an important part of history in Minnesota, so it makes sense that the local historical societies have a display or two showing some of that history. The Carver County Historical Society has ...

Do friends rave about your strawberry-rhubarb jelly? Do folks clamor for your salsa, or beg for your secret cupcake recipe? If friends like these items, so might customers. A profitable home-based ...

Vanderkooi suggested trying a hard-to-find market, such as raising Jersey cows instead of traditional breeds, which can bring higher milk checks. He cautioned farmers to find their market first, and ...

She may be the 58th Princess Kay of the Milky Way, but Hutchinson-native Elizabeth Olson is also a down-to-earth farmer’s daughter. “Even though this year will come to an end, dairy and agriculture ...

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In order to assess the levels of nitrate in drinking water, which may pose risks for infants and those with specific medical conditions, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is testing wells ...

When purchasing a property for a specific use, the authorized land use is one of the most important amenities. I imagine few things are worse than purchasing the property of your dreams, only to learn ...

Navigating the waters of feedlot regulation can be daunting at times. Forms, checklists, and permitting guidelines cause headaches for the most seasoned feedlot administrator. Farmers have also gotten ...