In these times of tight profit margins in production agriculture, Russell Hedrick has one question for farmers: “Do you want ...

Understanding grain basis isn’t just for merchandisers — it’s an essential part of any grain marketing strategy.

If you grew up on a farm, you know that milk cows show up to be milked, horses return to the barn to be fed and, like ...

We were hundreds of miles from home, riding in the car and heading west when I had nothing better to do than inspect my ...

When Vanasius Nyuchem moved from west Africa to Rochester seven years ago, all he wanted was a small plot of land on which to do some gardening as he had ...

Sign-up for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program began in late February at local Farm Service Agency offices, and will continue until April 17.

As I write this column, I’m preparing to give a keynote speech in Perry, Iowa, in conjunction with International Women’s Day.

CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) of certified organic produce. She is also the founder of Taiga Farm & Seed, which provides seed collections curated specifically for northern growing, as well as ...

Some stories stay with us. Did you catch Renae B. Vander Schaaf’s Feb. 27 column about Margaret De Berg Calsbeek?

To be an artist at home is a lonely thing, so it’s nice to have community,” stated Cindy Bourne, co-founder and president of Mankato Makerspace.

Sour cream is a base for dips, livens up baked goods, and excels as a topping. First, though, decide which type of sour cream you’d like to use, or follow the first recipe below to make your own.

Having been a flower farmer in one of my past lives, I know all too well the many skills, knowledge and creativity that it takes to bring bouquets to the ...