PIPESTONE, Minn. – Jim Nelson, crop watcher for southwestern Minnesota, said he was off to a good start in his fields, inspiring a feeling of guarded optimism as he proceeds.

Growers need to remember both “quantity” and “quality” as they plant 2013 corn.

EDEN VALLEY, Minn. – Temperatures in Stearns County slowly rose into the 60s and 70s as the late planting season of 2013 got underway.

BAKER, Mont. – Producers throughout southwestern North Dakota and southeastern Montana have been busy over the last two weeks planting spring crops. With mostly mild weather, many producers, such as t

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will set nearly 14,500 gypsy moth traps across Minnesota this spring as part of its annual program to monitor Minnesota’s forests and urban areas for new infestations of the destructive tree pest.

Lowering feed shrinkage is an economic opportunity for nearly all dairies of any size. Shrinkage comes in many forms, and many factors result in feed waste.

Correcting a slug in the line, turning down the volume of the radio in the milking parlor, brushing sand off of teats before prepping - though these may seem like minor tweaks to systems and procedure

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and Minnesota Turkey Growers Association will lead a trade promotion trip to China this week to provide promotional and education activities to Chinese chefs and retailers.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding consumers to check viability and cold hardiness before purchasing trees, shrubs and other plants for landscaping.