DNA tests help monitor for honeybee diseaseApril 28, 2024 8:00 AMBy Dan GundersonA DNA testing and research center in Fargo is expanding DNA testing for pathogens in honey bees. The genetic testing can provide early detection, and help monitor the prevalence of disease in bees.
A mix-up over bioengineered tomato seeds sparked fears about spread of GMO cropsApril 28, 2024 6:00 AMBy Sasa Woodruff An organic seed company was distressed to learn it had marketed a GMO purple tomato by mistake. The incident raised alarm about the impact of new GMO plants.
DNR sets limit on diverting water from central Minnesota trout streamApril 26, 2024 1:51 PMBy Kirsti MarohnIt’s the first time the DNR has used the new regulatory tool, which the Legislature authorized in 2023. The move marks a significant development in how the DNR addresses increased groundwater use and potential depletion in parts of Minnesota.
What consumers should know about the milk testing positive for bird fluApril 24, 2024 6:04 PMBy Joe Hernandez Federal officials and scientific experts say the virus detected in retail milk samples may be inactive and unable to cause an infection.
Remnants of the bird flu virus have been found in pasteurized milk, the FDA saysApril 24, 2024 2:41 AMBy The Associated PressThe agency stressed the material is inactivated and that the findings "do not represent actual virus that may be a risk to consumers," but it's continuing to study the issue.
American Crystal Sugar Company heavily fined for air quality violationsApril 23, 2024 4:12 PMBy Dan GundersonMoorhead based American Crystal Sugar Company has been fined $350,000 for air quality violations. Under a new state law, a portion of that money will go to a local community health board.
Red Lake Nation goes on a sales trip to India to discuss trade, walleye and wild riceApril 22, 2024 4:00 AMBy Mathew Holding Eagle IIIIndia is now the world’s most populous nation with 1.4 billion people. This week a representative from the Red Lake Nation will look to tap into that giant market by joining a U.S. trade mission to New Delhi.
Study finds Minnesota state bee in tough shapeApril 9, 2024 4:00 AMBy Dan GundersonThe first DNA analysis of the rusty patched bumble bee reinforces the precarious state of the endangered species. The data will help bee conservationists determine the best options for protecting and rebuilding the population.
What to know about the risks of the bird flu outbreakApril 4, 2024 4:18 AMBy Will Stone Cattle are getting sick with H5N1, and one person got sick in Texas. How bad could this be for dairy farms? Could it spread among people? Here's what scientists are learning.
USDA announces $1.5 billion investment to help farmers with conservation, climate-smart agriculture April 3, 2024 5:47 PMBy Hannah YangThe funds are aimed at providing climate and environmental benefits for marginalized communities.