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Agriculture

Rep. Collin Peterson wants to overhaul USDA

Rep. Collin Peterson wants to overhaul USDA

U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, DFL-Detroit Lakes, who chairs the House Agriculture Committee, spoke with MPR's Tom Crann about his plan to revamp the Agriculture Department.
by Tom Crann

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Still searching for answers in the salmonella outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration's investigation into Salmonella St. Paul continues while more Americans are becoming ill. University of Minnesota epidemiologist Michael Osterholm joins Midday to talk about the salmonella outbreak and other food-borne illnesses as well as the spread of infectious diseases.

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The history of insect control

The history of insect control

James McWilliams, fellow in the Agrarian Studies Program at Yale University and associate professor of history at Texas State University, appeared at the Aspen Ideas Festival to discuss his new book, "American Pests: The Losing War on Insects from Colonial Times to DDT."

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Extending Minnesota's growing season

Extending Minnesota's growing season

Minnesota farmers are expanding vegetable production to respond to growing demand for locally grown produce.
by Dan Gunderson

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USDA crop survey shows corn harvest down slightly

USDA crop survey shows corn harvest down slightly

The U.S. Agriculture Department reported Monday the nation's farmers will harvest 9 percent fewer acres of corn this year compared to 2007.
by Mark Steil

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Farmer uses methane to make electricity

Farmer uses methane to make electricity

A central Minnesota farm is using methane from cow manure to create electricity.
by Tim Post

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MPCA sets new water quality standards

MPCA sets new water quality standards

The MPCA has written new water quality standards to limit the amount of ag run-off in the states' waterways.
by Sea Stachura

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Southern Minn. wrestles with flooded fields

Southern Minn. wrestles with flooded fields

By some estimates, more than five million acres of farmland across the Midwest have been ruined by flooding so far this season.
by Tom Crann

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