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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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Excessive rain damaging crops in southeast Minnesota

Excessive rain damaging crops in southeast Minnesota

Recent flooding in southeast Minnesota has damaged roads and homes. The rain has also been bad news for many farmers, who are worrying about their crops.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota tomatoes in high demand

Minnesota tomatoes in high demand

While some varieties of tomatoes have been taken off of restaurant menus and grocery store shelves, a Minnesota brand is in demand. Minnesota's own Bushel Boy tomatoes have been deemed safe by the FDA.
by Minnesota News Network

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Return of wheat rust on the horizon

Return of wheat rust on the horizon

An old nemesis is threatening wheat crops around the world. Wheat stem rust epidemics have been controlled for decades, but a new outbreak in Africa has scientists in the Midwest working overtime to breed new resistant wheat plants.
by Dan Gunderson

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Ethanol: the next generation

Ethanol: the next generation

The recently passed farm bill offers incentives for those who produce what's likely to be the next generation of ethanol.
by Cara Hetland

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