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 ...

Following changes to a federal transportation bill, Minnesota statutes relating to the operation of covered farm vehicles have changed, according to Minnesota State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Inspector ...

There are countless opportunities for agriculture producers who want to obtain farm loans, protect the environment, and learn more about their profession. Here is a list of a few of the resources ...

Township government is grassroots government. It is for the people of the rural community. Townships are the oldest form of organized government. The first township was formed in 1787, according to ...

Cement stave silos have towered over the Minnesota landscape since 1905, and at one point were the most commonly-built silo type in the state. Recent trends toward bunker or flat-style storage has ...

One of the west metro’s best educational opportunities is nestled right alongside the finest in hiking trails, biking paths, and fishing in Hennepin County. Gale Woods Farm, located on Whaletail Lake ...

Townships are the oldest form of government in Minnesota, dating back to 1787 when Minnesota was established as part of the Northwest Ordinance. The township form of government, a carryover from ...

Agricultural drainage tile has been used in crop fields for centuries and can benefit to crops in many ways, including faster drying time, higher crop yield, and fewer drown-out spots. Though the ...

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, ...

As the electric power grid has aged, and more and more electricity is being used to power homes, businesses, and farms, stray voltage is affecting more cows. Stray voltage was first recognized as a ...

McCormick Deering Farmalls, Minneapolis Molines, Oliver, and of course, the classic Ford 8N tractor . . . there's just something about antique tractors that makes Victor Miller want to spend his ...