Agriculture

Latest report shows crops are drying up
Minnesota crops continued to deteriorate over the last week, despite rain in parts of the region. The latest crop report out Monday says only 21 percent of the state's farmland has adequate soil moisture.
Where's the driest place in Minnesota?
Much of Minnesota is dealing with another dry summer. One of the driest spots in the state is the central Minnesota community of Litchfield. Rainfall in the Meeker County town is almost eight inches behind normal for the year.
Farmers worry about drought
A band of severe drought in Minnesota is causing concern among the state's farmers. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with two University of Minnesota extension educators about the current state of Minnesota's crops.
The farm bill debate
All eyes are on the 2007 farm bill, as concerns over declining family farms, the safety of imported foods, and childhood obesity are on the rise. Midmorning finds out how government policies shape what we eat.
Dairy farmers enjoy high prices
Dairy farmers are currently being paid some of the highest prices they've ever seen for milk. But consumers are paying higher prices at the grocery store.
Young farmer shares new vision for Hmong farming
Visit any farmers market in the Twin Cities and you're likely to see Hmong vendors selling raspberries, sweet onions, and other produce they've grown. Farming runs deep in the Hmong culture. However, many Hmong farmers are isolated both by culture and language from the rest of U.S. agriculture.