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 ...

Tim “Red” Kirkman didn’t come from a farming background, but that hasn’t stopped him from producing a thriving Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) business in rural New Germany. “My grandparents ...

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 ...

For the Lano brothers, Lano Equipment of Norwood isn’t just a place for farm machinery parts, service, and sales – it’s a way of life. “We all grew up with it,” said Paul, who co-owns the business ...

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 ...

Minnesota farmers depend on the sun to power their livelihood, and in two years, it may be powering their homes and communities through the largest solar energy project in the state. As many as 24 new ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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.