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Farmers worry about possible budget cuts to ag programs

Farmers worry about possible budget cuts to ag programs

Farm groups are rushing to save government subsidies they've long received. President Barack Obama and lawmakers have targeted $30 billion or more in agriculture spending cuts as they try to negotiate a deficit-reduction deal.

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Beekeepers closely watch population, productivity

Beekeepers closely watch population, productivity

July is typically a busy month for bees, and peak time for honey production in Minnesota. It's also a busy time for beekeeper Jeff Anderson, who keeps a close eye on his hives - not just to watch for honey, but also for disease.
by Ann Arbor Miller

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Hive health: Beekeepers closely watch population, productivity

Hive health: Beekeepers closely watch population, productivity

Beekeepers are working to overcome another year of significant bee losses from colony collapse disorder, which has killed millions of honey bees in Minnesota and across the country.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minnesota crops benefit from another warm week

Minnesota crops benefit from another warm week

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that most fieldwork resumed across Minnesota last week after several wet weeks caused delays.

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Egg industry, Humane Society propose cage laws

Threatened with a series of state laws cracking down on cramped cages, a group representing the egg industry on Thursday said it would agree to seek federal regulation to improve conditions for egg-laying hens.

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Delivery to food shelves will continue during shutdown

Delivery to food shelves will continue during shutdown

Food shelf directors around the state breathed sighs of relief after learning the state government shutdown won't threaten the delivery of tons of food.
by Julie Siple

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Controversial 50-turbine wind farm approved

The State Public Utilities Commission approved a controversial 50-turbine wind farm in Goodhue County.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Corn prices drop on prospect of ample harvest

Corn prices drop on prospect of ample harvest

U.S. and Minnesota farmers have planted more corn than expected and the prospect of an ample harvest is driving prices sharply lower.
by Mark Steil

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Crops growing slowly, but expected to catch up

Crops growing slowly, but expected to catch up

The growth of Minnesota crops are behind where they should be for this time of year, agriculture officials say.
by Mark Steil

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Minnesota's ethanol industry faces uncertain future

Minnesota's ethanol industry faces uncertain future

Not only has ethanol production stalled out in the United States and taken at least a symbolic blow in Congress, what once was billed as the next generation in making ethanol has been slower to build than expected.
by Mark Steil

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