Oats were once a major Minnesota crop, with about 4 million acres planted annually on average until the early 1960s. But in 2025, oats account…

Often we hear of resources being sucked out of rural areas. Local governments and residents are often strapped for the cash needed to buy nece…

Weed management is a critical aspect of organic specialty crop production. Weeds compete with the crop for light, water and nutrients. They ca…

The 2014 Agricultural Improvement Act -- a.k.a. the farm bill -- established industrial hemp pilot programs with state governments and at cert…

Pollinator declines are a global concern, and agriculture sits at the center of the challenge. As farms grow more efficient and landscapes bec…