Agriculture

As drought deepens, southwestern Minnesota farmer fears the long-term toll
In far southwestern Minnesota, in Rock County, Wednesday’s storms missed cattle rancher and farmer Peter Bakken’s land altogether, and he told Morning Edition the lingering drought has him worried about the health of his crops and cows.
Minnesota lawmakers boost a tax credit that helps young farmers
The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit incentivizes established farmers to rent or sell equipment, livestock and land to beginning farmers. The program’s mission is to “foster farmer-to-farmer connections.”
U of M study: Economic growth can help the environment
While debates often pit growth and nature against each other, a new study finds countries use less cropland as they become wealthier, preserving biodiversity
Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
Prices for tomatoes are up 40 percent over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index. Experts say the spike is the result of crop yields and two pillars of President Donald Trump's second term policies.