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The outlook for Minnesota crops is finally sunny

The outlook for Minnesota crops is finally sunny

A turn in the weather has allowed Minnesota farmers to plant 95 percent of their corn crops and 75 percent of their soybeans. The outlook for the fall harvest is good.
by Mark Steil

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Rate of milk production slows in Wis., Minn.

The rate of milk production continues to slow in Wisconsin and Minnesota, even as other states show moderate improvement.

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Warmer weather is good news for Minnesota farmers

Warmer weather is good news for Minnesota farmers

Minnesota farmers may have turned the corner on what has been a frustrating spring planting season so far. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with reporter Mark Steil about that and other agricultural issues in his area of southwestern Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Steil

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This could be critical week for Minnesota farmers

This could be critical week for Minnesota farmers

This could be a critical week for Minnesota farmers, who are running late with spring planting due to soggy fields, but have a chance to catch up thanks to good weather forecast for the next few days.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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Franken, Klobuchar propose end to ethanol subsidies

Franken, Klobuchar propose end to ethanol subsidies

Minnesota's two U.S. senators, along with lawmakers from other corn-growing states, have introduced a bill that would gradually end tax subsidies for ethanol producers.
by Brett Neely

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Spring planting moving ahead

Spring planting moving ahead

Minnesota farmers are finding the best field conditions of the spring this week, and planting activity is ramping up across the state.
by Mark Steil

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Goats? Minneapolis says no, Seattle says yes

Goats? Minneapolis says no, Seattle says yes

Minneapolis isn't alone in being somewhat reluctant to expand its urban menagerie. Other cities have fought efforts to allow goats and chickens, but urban animal advocates have fought back, superhero-style.
by Madeleine Baran

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Goats in Minneapolis?

Goats in Minneapolis?

Goats aren’t welcome in Minneapolis. That was the clear message from city council members at an April zoning and planning meeting.
by Madeleine Baran

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Future of bio materials topic of Moorhead conference

Business leaders, researchers and investors are meeting Wednesday in Moorhead to talk about the future of bio materials in the region.
by Dan Gunderson

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