Farming Smarter, Not Harder

6/27/2025

How precision agriculture practices are transforming Farming in Minnesota.

Midwest Made: Raspberry Poke Cake

6/25/2025

Do you love berry-picking in the summer but struggle to get through your bounty before the berries go bad? Or perhaps you just have an overflowing backyard patch. Break out your baking dishes and get ready to try some regionally inspired, berry-forward summer desserts from Sever’s cookbook, Midwest Made.

Midwest Made: Roasted Strawberry Longcake with Yogurt Whipped Cream

6/25/2025

Do you love berry-picking in the summer but struggle to get through your bounty before the berries go bad? Or perhaps you just have an overflowing backyard patch. Break out your baking dishes and get ready to try some regionally inspired, berry-forward summer desserts from Sever’s cookbook, Midwest Made.

Midwest Made:Bluebarb and Lime Crumble Pie

6/25/2025

Do you love berry-picking in the summer but struggle to get through your bounty before the berries go bad? Or perhaps you just have an overflowing backyard patch. Break out your baking dishes and get ready to try some regionally inspired, berry-forward summer desserts from Sever’s cookbook, Midwest Made.

Midwest Made: My Favorite Pie Crust

6/25/2025

Do you love berry-picking in the summer but struggle to get through your bounty before the berries go bad? Or perhaps you just have an overflowing backyard patch. Break out your baking dishes and get ready to try some regionally inspired, berry-forward summer desserts from Sever’s cookbook, Midwest Made.

State Fare: Cherry-Watermelon Crostini with Whipped Feta

6/23/2025

Sweet, juicy cherries and crisp watermelon come together in this refreshing summer crostini, balanced with tangy whipped feta and a drizzle of honey. Perfect for warm-weather gatherings, this easy appetizer is bright, flavorful and irresistibly fresh.

Fact Check: Expiration Dates

6/20/2025

Understanding food label dates and the differences between expiration dates, use by dates and best if used by dates may help you make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary food waste.

5 Minutes with: Jay Debertin

6/18/2025

Jay Debertin has dedicated his life and career to supporting farmers. Growing up surrounded by agriculture and a strong cooperative system in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, he took an internship with Cenex, which later became CHS, a diversified global agribusiness owned by farmers. Debertin was named president and CEO of CHS in 2017 and celebrated his 40th anniversary with the company in 2024.

Bringing Home the Bacon

3/27/2025

Operating a 600-sow farrow-to-finish farm that markets 14,000 pigs every year, Dan and Megan Roberts are garnering statewide and national attention for their farming operation growth, leadership and sustainable practices.

Connecting Communities Through Agriculture

3/25/2025

How the Minnesota Foundation for Agriculture supports the state’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

How Sweet It Is: Sticky Lamb Ribs, Hot and Sweet

3/21/2025

It’s easy to forget about lamb ribs, but they are super easy to cook and finger-licking delicious. They’re perfect for a casual supper, no forks necessary.

How Sweet It Is: Strawberry Maple Trifle

3/21/2025

This old-time elegant dessert makes a fine finish to a dinner party, but it’s easy enough for a weeknight splurge. Use either fresh or frozen berries, but drain frozen berries well before adding to the mix. Use fresh berries when in season.

How Sweet It Is: Curried Carrots

3/21/2025

Serve these alongside a rotisserie chicken (if you don’t pick them right out of the pan first).

How Sweet It Is: Good Ole Baked Beans

3/21/2025

You’ll be the star of the barbecue with honest Yankee baked beans: this recipe is an authentic American classic. During the American Revolution, patriots shunned imported cane sugar and molasses and relied on home-grown maple syrup instead. You’ll want to use the darkest maple syrup you can (graded dark or very dark).

State Fare: 10-Minute Tender Raw Asparagus Salad

3/19/2025

Looking for a quick, simple side that’s both seasonal and flavor-packed? This raw asparagus salad does just the trick. Fresh and zingy, it pairs perfectly with roasted chicken, grilled steak and just about any other main dish!

5 Minutes With: Zippy Duvall

3/14/2025

As a young farmer growing up in Georgia, Vincent “Zippy” Duvall never imagined he would one day become president of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). But since he was elected AFBF president in 2016, he has made a significant impact on members and the larger agriculture community, helping shape the 2018 Farm Bill and pushing back against policies that negatively affect farmers and ranchers.