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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Farming is a tough business that requires hard work and long days. Farmers have to deal with rising costs, unpredictable weather, and uncertain prices when it is time to sell. But there are farms like ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 many Minnesota dairy farms have been forced to sell out in recent years, the Boehlke farm, just outside of Waverly, has managed to survive through some rough and seemingly unlucky circumstances.

This is the Herald Journal’s third installment of looking at rural cemeteries from our readership area. This time, we’ll take a snapshot of the Sylvan Cemetery, which is located roughly five miles ...