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Norman Borlaug, father of 'green revolution,' dies at 95

Norman Borlaug, father of 'green revolution,' dies at 95

Agricultural scientist and U of M alum Norman Borlaug, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in combating world hunger, died Saturday in Texas.

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Dispute over tomato garden divides town

Dispute over tomato garden divides town

A spat over city zoning ordinances involving a man's vegetable garden has grown into a feud that has driven deep divisions through the tiny town of Watson.
by Mark Steil

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Minnesota kiwi orchards open for tours this weekend

It turns out that kiwifruit can grow even in frigid Minnesota.

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Experts to vote on best cold climate wine

Fifteen wine experts will gather at the University of Minnesota's St. Paul campus on Tuesday for a unique wine tasting.

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Group warns of high atrazine levels in water

A new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council says Minnesota and other Midwestern states have dangerously high levels of atrazine in drinking water.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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MnSCU report predicts many farmers will go out of business

A survey of farm management instructors in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system suggests Minnesota farmers are facing a difficult couple of years.

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Potato blight found in Red River Valley

Blight has been found in potato crops in the Red River Valley, raising fears of widespread damage.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minn. ag commissioner to join Pawlenty in Brazil

Minn. ag commissioner to join Pawlenty in Brazil

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson said he will join Governor Pawlenty on a trade mission to Brazil later this year.
by Dan Gunderson

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An urban farmer spreads some dirt in Minneapolis

An urban farmer spreads some dirt in Minneapolis

Will Allen is betting the combination of compost, worms, and a lot of hard work can change the world -- and he's in Minneapolis to prove it.
by Euan Kerr

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Crowds embark on culinary adventure at Garlic Festival

Crowds embark on culinary adventure at Garlic Festival

The first of this year's garlic crop was the center of attention this past weekend in Hutchinson when more than 2,000 people crowded the McLeod County Fairgrounds for the Minnesota Garlic Festival.
by Ambar Espinoza

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