Preparing for lower agricultural margins requires strategic planning and proactive measures to ensure the sustainability and profitability of agricultural operations.
In the last week, southeast Minnesota and the metro reported the first Japanese beetles of the season. Populations will continue to grow then taper off in August. Time to refresh yourself on dealing with this insect.
You may have gaps in your vegetable garden for a few reasons. There’s still plenty of time to plant a wide variety of things.
Who do business owners turn to for advice? Read what Extension learned in our Minnesota business succession and transition study.
Wet-year updates on irrigation, small grains, pests, nutrient management, rural stress and more.
Cindy Gackle is a perfect example of how you don’t have to know everything or dedicate all your time to a cause. As long as you are committed, you can still make an impact.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture report shows that there continue to be fewer farms on the landscape across the U.S. That holds in Minnesota, however, Minnesota has more farmers in 2022 than in 2017.
A Wadena man has transformed his family farm into a symbol of sustainable living and community leadership.
When spruce budworm eats the buds of a tree, the tree becomes stressed. While trees often can withstand this stress, the risk of tree death increases when a drought occurs in addition to spruce budworm feeding.
Livestock and poultry exhibitors are preparing their animals for local, county and state fair exhibitions. As H5N1 Influenza A infections have been interrupting production in poultry and dairy cattle farms, an Extension has guidance for exhibitors and exhibition decision-makers.
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