EPA to announce decision on ethanol mandateAugust 7, 2008 8:11 AMBy Mark SteilThe head of the U.S. EPA will announce today if they will suspend the nation's ethanol mandate, a decision which could have major implications for Minnesota's ethanol industry.
Congressional candidates debate farm, energy policyAugust 5, 2008 10:40 PMBy Mark SteilThe Farmfest congressional forum attracted large crowds of farmers and politicians Tuesday near Redwood Falls.
Scenes from FarmfestAugust 5, 2008 10:24 PMBy Mark ZdechlikThe annual Farm Fest was held in Redwood Falls, Minn.
Senate candidates face off for the first timeAugust 5, 2008 4:25 PMBy Mark ZdechlikRepublican Sen. Norm Coleman and his DFL-endorsed opponent Al Franken debated for the first time today in front of hundreds of people at Farmfest.
Play4min 03secFarmfest bubbles with a sense of cautious optimismAugust 4, 2008 9:31 PMBy Mark ZdechlikFarmfest , the region's largest farm show, begins Tuesday and runs through Thursday near the southwestern Minnesota town of Redwood Falls.
Play4min 06secTouring the wheat fieldsJuly 30, 2008 2:34 AMBy Dan GundersonThis week people from around the country are walking through wheat fields. The annual wheat quality tour provides a pre-harvest estimate of crop yields and that's of interest to more than just farmers.
EPA expected to rule on ethanol mandateJuly 21, 2008 7:41 AMBy Mark SteilThe Environmental Protection Agency is expected to rule later this week on a request to cancel a federal ethanol mandate. Livestock farmers, food companies and others want the requirement waived.
Play3min 53secA Minnesota farmer checks his fieldsJuly 21, 2008 2:47 AMBy Dan GundersonThe most recent crop report shows most Minnesota crops are above average. We'll talk again with farmer Jeff Mortenson about how his fields are doing.
Play5min 14secB99 biodiesel well runs dry in Twin CitiesJuly 20, 2008 4:00 PMBy Tom WeberDrivers of diesel vehicles in the Twin Cities trying to buy the purest of biodiesel fuels have run out of easy options.
New regulations for Minn. feedlotsJuly 14, 2008 7:52 AMBy Sea StachuraMinnesota feedlot regulations will be changing soon. When a feedlot changes ownership the MPCA will need to re-approve the permit to the new owner and winter manure spreading will no longer be allowed.