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Flu virus a threat to pork producers, too

While there are no known cases of the H1N1 flu virus being transmitted from pigs to people, the pork industry is worried about the reverse. And they're taking extra steps to protect pigs.
by Tim Nelson

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Swine flu -- what's in a name?

Swine flu -- what's in a name?

The disease shows no signs of going away, but the name swine flu seems to be disappearing. Government officials at the state and federal level are now using the technical term for the virus: H1N1.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Pork industry assures customers pork is safe

Pork industry assures customers pork is safe

U.S. pork producers, responding to a swine flu outbreak, said Sunday their product is safe and that consumers cannot catch the virus by eating properly cooked food.

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Audit recommends ending ethanol subsidies in Minn.

Audit recommends ending ethanol subsidies in Minn.

Minnesota's Legislative Auditor said the state should consider ending its ethanol subsidy. But with the industry suffering a brutal downturn, key lawmakers say there's no way that idea will pass.
by Mark Steil

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Closed beef plant owes back taxes, was fined for waste dumping

A faltering meatpacker in Buffalo Lake is blaming drinking water regulations for his shutdown. But investors and city officials say the company has more serious problems.
by Tim Nelson

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After flooding, Midwest farmers fear repeat of '97

After flooding, Midwest farmers fear repeat of '97

Spring floods are receding for now, but farmers and ranchers in North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota are worried that they're on track for a repeat of the dismal year of 1997.

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After the ethanol bubble

After the ethanol bubble

Ethanol was flying high a few years ago. But the industry has fallen on hard times with the economic crisis and the collapse of gasoline prices. A look at the volatile world of ethanol fuel.

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Wet weather could keep farmers from their fields

The Red River flood is the latest headache for farmers in northwest Minnesota, who in some cases are still trying to finish last year's harvest. It's possible some land close to the river will not get planted at all this year. Farmers in the rest of Minnesota could also face planting delays if the weather stays wet.
by Mark Steil

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Antibiotics pose concern for ethanol producers

Antibiotics pose concern for ethanol producers

Distillers grain, a byproduct of ethanol production sold as livestock feed, brings in revenue that helps ethanol plants survive lean times. But distillers grain is facing new scrutiny over potential food safety concerns.
by Mark Steil

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Oil refiner to obtain 7 VeraSun ethanol plants

Oil refiner to obtain 7 VeraSun ethanol plants

A couple of traditional enemies in the energy field may be moving a little closer together. For the first time, an oil company will independently produce corn ethanol. Valero Energy, the nation's largest oil refiner, has won the right to buy seven bankrupt VeraSun ethanol plants, including one in Minnesota..
by Mark Steil

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