Agriculture

May 8, 2008 5:31 PM

Ag. Secretary: President will veto farm bill

It now appears the only way there will be a new farm bill this year is if Congress overrides a presidential veto.

by Mark Steil

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May 6, 2008 2:00 PM

Report warns of agriculture 'bubble'

A Twin Cities think tank is warning that record prices for farm land and crops could be setting up an "economic bubble" that poses risks for farmers in Minnesota.

by Greta Cunningham

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May 6, 2008 1:37 AM

Turning sugar beets into electricity

American Crystal Sugar wants to use left over sugar beet pulp to create energy. The project could save the company millions of dollars.

by Dan Gunderson

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May 5, 2008 4:00 PM

Report: Weather slows spring planting in Minnesota

The late arrival of spring weather continues to put Minnesota farmers significantly behind schedule for planting corn and soybeans.

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May 3, 2008 11:35 AM

Sugar beet farmers anxiously waiting for sunnier days

Sugar beet growers in the Red River Valley are hoping soon for sunshine and warmer temperatures. Early planting is critical for the late season sugar beet crop.

by Dan Gunderson

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May 2, 2008 1:23 PM

Farm Bill agreement in hand

A congressional conference committee will work through the weekend to finalize a $300 billion Farm Bill, but the contentious process may end up with a showdown between Congress and the President.

by Dan Gunderson

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May 1, 2008 1:13 PM

Rep. Tim Walz says farm bill vote could come next week

Sen. Norm Coleman said he would work to override a threatened presidential veto.

by Sea Stachura

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April 30, 2008 12:05 PM

2 beef processors cited for humane violations

A government inspection of slaughterhouses found significant problems with the treatment of cattle and two of the nation's largest beef processors, one of them Minnesota-based Cargill, were slapped with humane handling violations.

by Fred Frommer

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April 29, 2008 5:53 PM

Young farmers talk about the future

This week more than 3,000 high school and college students have been meeting at the University of Minnesota to talk about how the next generation of farmers will impact the industry.

by Tom Crann