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Narrow row farming good for some in Minnesota

Narrow row farming good for some in Minnesota

Could Minnesota corn growers increase yield if they reduce spacing between rows by several inches, to 22 inches or less? The answer depends on where their farm is.

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As need returns, so do farm crisis hotlines

As need returns, so do farm crisis hotlines

Minnesota launched a hotline this month to help farmers feeling the financial and psychological impact of the tough times.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Farm runoff in 41 watersheds feeding Mississippi

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it aims to stop agricultural runoff in from ending up in the Mississippi River.

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Environmentalist Lester Brown lays out his plan for saving the planet

Environmentalist Lester Brown lays out his plan for saving the planet

Lester Brown, a longtime leader in the environmental movement, discusses climate change, food security, and energy policy. He is out with a new book titled, "Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization."

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Program helps struggling Minnesota farmers cope

Minnesota farm families have a new resource to help them cope with financial challenges.

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Farmers say wet fall didn't hurt size of harvest

Farmers say wet fall didn't hurt size of harvest

It looks like rainy conditions for most of the fall haven't hurt the size of the Minnesota corn and soybean harvest, but even though crops are faring well, farmers are still struggling with the effects of too much rain.
by Mark Steil

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More Minnesota farmers, lenders using debt mediation

The University of Minnesota Extension Service reports that an increasing number of farmers and lenders are using mediation to resolve farm debt issues.

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Wet weather slows soybean harvest

Wet weather conditions are making it hard for Minnesota farmers to have a good harvest this year.
by Cathy Mayfield

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