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Agriculture

U.S. Senate candidates go country at Farmfest

U.S. Senate candidates go country at Farmfest

The candidates for Minnesota's U.S. Senate seat sparred over agriculture policy today at Farmfest near Redwood Falls. Republican Mark Kennedy and Democrat Amy Klobuchar both said it may be a good idea to extend current federal agriculture programs instead of writing a new farm bill next year. They disagreed over which one is the true friend of the farmer.
by Mark Steil

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Drought damages corn crop

Drought damages corn crop

Corn farmers dealing with drought may have another problem, low prices. Corn prices have declined in recent weeks because traders believe there's enough grain on hand to meet demand.
by Mark Steil

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Drought forces ranchers to make tough decision

Drought forces ranchers to make tough decision

Drought conditions in northwest Minnesota and the Red River Valley are hurting farmers and ranchers. The dry weather isn't just damaging crops and reducing yields, it also has some ranchers selling off cattle.
by Bob Reha

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Poor spring wheat harvest may mean higher bread and cereal prices

Poor spring wheat harvest may mean higher bread and cereal prices

The harvest of winter wheat is just finishing up and combines will move over to the spring wheat harvest this week or early next. Farmers expect $5 per bushel this year. That's up $1.50 over last year. Consumers are seeing an increase in the grocery store but the reason for that might surprise you.
by Cara Hetland

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Farmer, world, push conservation spending

Farmer, world, push conservation spending

Farm subsidies are becoming so expensive some people expect significant changes in federal agricultural policy. If that happens, land and water conservation programs may benefit.
by Mark Steil

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Dry conditions hit some crops hard

Dry conditions hit some crops hard

Minnesota crops suffered more damage last week as hot, mostly dry conditions dominated the weather. The weekly crop report says corn has been especially hard hit.
by Mark Steil

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South Dakota fields look like winter in July

South Dakota fields look like winter in July

Farmers and ranchers from central and western part of state are angry about the fifth year in a row without a crop due to drought. They're selling off livestock because there's no grass to graze. Gov. Mike Rounds asked for disaster declaration for 20 counties and the federal government said farmers could cut hay and graze cattle on land set aside for conservation programs.

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