Play4min 13secFarms used as real world research labsJuly 29, 2009 3:00 AMBy Dan GundersonA North Dakota farmer is letting researchers try a new approach to studying the environmental impacts of agriculture by turning his entire farm into a laboratory.
Play4min 11secOrganic farmers hope trucks increase businessJuly 22, 2009 3:10 PMBy Sea StachuraFarmers in southeastern Minnesota hope to capitalize on a growing interest in local foods, and have launched a trucking business to haul their produce direct to office buildings in the Twin Cities.
Farm Service Agency frees up $760 million in loan moneyJuly 22, 2009 6:47 AMThe Farm Service Agency is making $760 million available for approved, but previously unfunded loans.
Play3min 54secDNR officials concerned over thefts of state flowerJuly 17, 2009 9:00 AMBy Mark SteilThe theft of certain plants is big business nationwide, but the uprooting of Minnesota's state flower has some DNR officials worried.
USDA predicts dip in Wisconsin sweet corn productionJuly 15, 2009 6:28 AMAgriculture officials expect the nation's farmers to produce slightly more sweet corn this year, but less of the crop could come from Wisconsin.
Play3min 37secMinnesota greenhouse using own biomass for energy savingsJuly 9, 2009 3:00 PMBy Sea StachuraAn award-winning farm and greenhouse business in southeastern Minnesota is using its agricultural waste to heat its facilities.
New federal farm program off to slow startJuly 6, 2009 7:30 AMBy Dan GundersonThe federal farm program offers a new option this year that's seen as a move toward reform, but few farmers are participating.
Play3min 58secLivestock industry hit hard by high feed costs, weak economyJuly 2, 2009 12:00 AMBy Mark SteilThe livestock industry is in one of its worst economic slumps in decades. It's hit just about every sector: hogs, dairy, beef and poultry, and it's causing farmers a lot of stress.
Play4min 14secUrban farming finding increased interest in Twin CitiesJuly 1, 2009 2:19 PMBy Dan OlsonWe're entering the peak season for Minnesota-grown fruits, vegetables and other produce, and a small but growing amount of the state's food is coming from urban farmers.
Nominees announced for two Minn. agricultural positionsJune 29, 2009 7:34 PMBy Madeleine BaranThe Obama administration announced nominations for two top state agricultural positions today.