Winter snow is gorgeous, but it's a complete hassle to clean up. While you can always rely on the best snow shovel and the best ice melt to keep your driveway and sidewalk clear, it's best to rely on ...

Leaf blowers can make easy work of clearing your garden, but only the best models will remove heavy debris without any hassle, while the worst will struggle to pick up damp leaves and are a nightmare ...

Winter will be here before you know it, which means the best time to prepare for cold weather and potential snowstorms is now. While snowfall isn't as regular in many parts of the country as it used ...

Corn silage – it’s the gold standard and steadfast staple of lactating dairy rations. But corn is also a highly resource-dependent crop, requiring fertile soil, ample rainfall, and crop-protection ...

As many producers finalize their seed selections for 2026, the foundation for next year’s silage crop is being set well before planting. But how do these early decisions affect yield, quality and feed ...

This South Dakota State University Extension Silage/Earlage Calculator is designed to help corn and livestock producers answer questions regarding the value of standing fields of corn either as grain, ...

Kernel Processing improves whole plant feeding value by breaking all the corn kernels and reducing the presence of large cob pieces. This has a positive impact on handling and packing, reduces feed ...

Minnesota’s agricultural landscape wouldn’t be the same without towering silos – old and new. Many of the oldest silos in our area often stand alone, outlasting the barn that once accompanied the ...