RENO, Nev. — Opponents of the largest lithium mine planned in the U.S. urged a federal judge in Nevada on Thursday to vacate the U.S. government’s approval of the project until it completes additional environmental reviews and complies with all state and federal laws. U.S. District Judge ...

WILLMAR — Registration is now open for SowBridge, the distance educationseries for people involved in managing or caring for sows, and/or their litters, and boars, including operation owners, caretakers, technicians, managers and technical service providers. The series will be provided online ...

ST. PAUL — Applications are being accepted for a new grant program to support Minnesotans purchasing their first farm. The Down Payment Assistance Grant Program is managed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and offers dollar-for-dollar matching up to $15,000 for qualified ...

ST. PETER - The Minnesota Dairy Initiative and the University of Minnesota Extension announce the upcoming Women in Dairy event. The “Women in Dairy: Using Baler Twine and Barn Lime” event is planned for Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 at the Crow River Winery (14848 MN-7) in Hutchinson. The ...

WHITINGHAM, Vt. — Organic dairy and other livestock farmers are seeking emergency federal aid as they grapple with skyrocketing organic feed costs, steep fuel and utility expenses as well as the consequences of drought in many parts of the country. Two dozen U.S. senators and ...

ST. PAUL — “Building Resilience on your Farm and in your Family,” the 2023 Women in Ag Network Conference will be February 7 in Willmar at the Willmar Conference Center (240 23rd Street SE, Willmar). This event will be a day of learning and networking for women involved in agriculture. ...