Agriculture

September 19, 2008 2:00 PM

A technological revolution on the farm

Farmers are turning to high-tech solutions to save money.

by Dan Gunderson

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September 17, 2008 3:24 AM

AP Exclusive: Video shows workers abusing pigs

An undercover video shot at an Iowa pig farm shows workers hitting sows with metal rods, slamming piglets on a concrete floor and bragging about jamming rods up into sows' hindquarters.

by Fred Frommer

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September 16, 2008 12:00 AM

Organic farm profits nearly double in 2007

Organic farmers saw more than one type of green in 2007. A study tracking 45 organic producers in Minnesota found their profits nearly doubled thanks to the high prices their products can yield.

by Mark Steil

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September 15, 2008 12:00 AM

Immigrant brothers build their dream

For two immigrant brothers, the Calas, the American Dream has come true.

by Ambar Espinoza

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September 12, 2008 9:15 AM

USDA cuts estimates for corn, soybean harvests

The Agriculture Department on Friday reduced its forecast for this year's corn and soybean harvests due to drier weather. The forecast for Minnesota's corn crop was down slightly, but the state's soybean forecast was unchanged.

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September 12, 2008 2:37 AM

Farmers embrace genetically modified beets

Farmers in the Red River Valley are starting to harvest the first crop of genetically modified sugar beets. While most farmers are happy with the Roundup Ready beets, there are some lingering concerns.

by Dan Gunderson

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September 2, 2008 6:47 PM

Corn, soybean crop development still lags in Minn.

The progress of the corn and soybean crops are behind the five-year averages in Minnesota, but small grains are catching up.

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August 26, 2008 12:10 AM

Land values on the rise even for non-prime farmland

Land prices for the best farm acreage have been shooting up. But now, even the state's less-than-prime farmland is selling for record amounts. Many are buying the land not for farming, but for recreation.

by Tom Robertson