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…

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

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…

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

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