Agriculture

September 21, 2011 4:00 AM

Seed exchange plants, preserves American history in its gardens

For more than three decades, gardeners at the Seed Savers Exchange have swapped and stored seeds from heirloom plants in an effort to preserve the genetic diversity of North America's plants.

by Elizabeth Baier

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September 20, 2011 4:00 AM

Pest resurgence casts doubts on benefits of modified corn

Corn pest resurgence leads to debate about the role of genetically modified corn, and casts doubts on benefits of one of the nation's most popular seed lines.

by Mark Steil

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September 14, 2011 4:34 PM

Record high for Minnesota's exports

Minnesota's exports in manufacturing, agriculture and mining products all hit a record high.

by Annie Baxter

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September 14, 2011 4:00 AM

Research goes into boosting nutritional value of pulse crops for developing countries

A group of North Dakota researchers are looking for ways to make the plants known as pulse crops more nutritious, and a source of essential nutrients for people in developing countries.

by Dan Gunderson

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September 12, 2011 12:46 PM

USDA slightly lowers Minn. corn crop estimate

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reduced its estimate of the size of the Minnesota corn crop slightly in its latest forecast, but increased the outlook for soybeans.

by Mark Steil

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September 8, 2011 2:15 PM

Monsanto responds to reports of resistant pests

Monsanto is responding to growing reports of an insect's resistance to one of the company's genetically modified corn varieties, said a company executive.

by Mark Steil

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September 7, 2011 3:03 PM

Family sues farmer; claims son sickened from E. coli in raw milk

The family of a young child is suing a farmer whose raw milk food products were traced to an outbreak of E. coli.

by Mark Steil

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September 5, 2011 5:00 AM

Rise of rootworm linked to more acreage planted with GMO corn

The presence of corn rootworms is on the rise again, as the pests apparently are becoming resistant to genetically modified corn. One factor contributing to the resurgence of rootworm is a drop in farmer compliance with provisions calling for them to plant part of their land with non-genetically modified corn.

by Mark Steil