Business and Economic News

Median farm income down 37 percent in Minnesota
An analysis by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and the University of Minnesota Extension released Thursday shows prices for nearly all major commodities declined last year.
Low-income renters squeezed by high rents, subpar housing
It is a vicious cycle that can often land the parties in court: The lack of affordable housing is forcing low-income renters to choose between apartments they can't afford or those that aren't in the best shape.
Scientists worry massive Chinese lake a global bird flu cauldron
Poyang Lake, home to as many as 1 million wild geese, ducks and other waterfowl in southeastern China, may be an international breeding ground for avian influenza. Here's why.
How little Vermont got big food companies to label GMOs
In the coming weeks, major brands including General Mills, Kellogg and Mars will start labeling foods produced with genetic engineering. That's all because of a Vermont law set to take effect July 1.
Minnesota dairy farms go high-tech with robots
A lot has changed in the 70 years Janski Farms has been operational. Facing a shortage of milkers, the dairy farmers turned to robots.
Evacuated residents head back to NW Minn. town after train-tanker crash
Callaway residents are back home after being evacuated Thursday following a collision between a train and a propane tanker truck that triggered a fire and explosion. No one was hurt.