This FFA instructor isn’t just leaving a legacy – he’s fitting the wisdom of old fashioned ag into modern world very well There’s no doubt that agriculture is a big hit at Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted ...

A bright red barn set against a background of green fields and bright blue skies can be a picturesque image of farming. As time passes and usage changes, however, property owners in agricultural areas ...

Tim “Red” Kirkman didn’t come from a farming background, but that hasn’t stopped him from producing a thriving Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) business in rural New Germany. “My grandparents ...

Fourteen-year-old Joessa Giesen of rural Cologne isn’t afraid to stir up a little dust. Joessa is a horse-loving cowgirl with a record-setting time in the barrel race arena at the State Jr. High Rodeo ...

"You never know what you are going to encounter when you get to the farm," former Lester Prairie Veterinary Clinic owner Larry Russell said. In his 31 years of being a veterinarian in the area, ...

At that point, the Dahlins were forced to do repairs and some refurbishing. The smaller parts in the bins were all over the floor and the place was quite a mess, Elroy said. The inventory had to be ...

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of getting involved in local politics. I even admitted that I was kicking myself for not stepping up. While I had my reasons, which I won’t delve into ...

For Steve Tibbets of Delano, showing horses is more than just a hobby. It’s also a way to build and maintain a close relationship with his daughter, Amy Schneider. Amy began showing horses with her ...

A bright idea: an electrically lit Christmas tree. Up until the late 19th century, Christmas trees were decorated with garlands of popcorn, homemade ornaments, and edible treats like berries, nuts, ...

For the Lano brothers, Lano Equipment of Norwood isn’t just a place for farm machinery parts, service, and sales – it’s a way of life. “We all grew up with it,” said Paul, who co-owns the business ...

The main reason to hill potatoes is to increase yield. Potatoes form along the underground stem of the plant, and when you hill them, effectively lengthen the underground portion of the stem. You can ...

Minnesota farmers depend on the sun to power their livelihood, and in two years, it may be powering their homes and communities through the largest solar energy project in the state. As many as 24 new ...