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Minnesota crops 'variable' due to varied summer weather

Minnesota crops 'variable' due to varied summer weather

Uneven growth of corn in Minnesota farm fields has sparked a lot of speculation this summer about the condition of the state's major crops, valued at more than $12 billion. Too much rain, followed by too hot weather, has taken a toll on fields across the state.
by Mark Steil

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Wet growing season could send pasta prices up

Wet growing season could send pasta prices up

Wet conditions across the upper Midwest could lead to higher pasta prices at the grocery store.
by Dan Gunderson

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At Farmfest, talk is about govt. farm policies

At Farmfest, talk is about govt. farm policies

Farming is profitable now and some sectors are experiencing record profits. But many farmers are still uneasy about the future -- and much of their uncertainty has to do with government farm policies. Attendees at the annual Farmfest show in Redwood Falls echoed those sentiments.
by Mark Steil

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Development of Minn. crops advances significantly

The development of Minnesota's major crops has advanced significantly thanks to last week's high heat and humidity.

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Storms affect Minn. farming as dry stretch ends

Last week's storms ended Minnesota's longest stretch of dry weather this summer, and it's having an affect on Minnesota agriculture.

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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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