Agriculture

July 7, 2007 8:06 PM

Hot, dry weekend is no help for farmers

The inch or so of rain that fell in central Minnesota earlier this week helped. But farmers say they need more in the critical upcoming days if they hope to salvage a crop.

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July 6, 2007 11:45 AM

NW Minn. bull dies of anthrax

A bull in Marshall County has died from anthrax - marking the first case of the disease in 2007, authorities confirmed.

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June 29, 2007 3:00 AM

Phosphorus strategy relies on good will

The phosphorus in Minnesota's farm fields is feeding more than the crops. It's also feeding Minnesota's algae blooms. The MPCA is struggling to control the problem.

by Sea Stachura

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June 27, 2007 4:46 PM

Minnesota JOBZ program faces another lawsuit

Gov. Tim Pawlenty's pet economic development program is facing another legal challenge. Ten companies and individuals announced a lawsuit Wednesday that challenges the constitutionality of the Minnesota JOBZ program. They say the program gives an unfair advantage to their competitors who benefit from JOBZ.

by Tim Pugmire

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June 27, 2007 2:00 PM

Brewing fuel down on the farm

Some northern Minnesota farmers hope to significantly reduce their need for imported fuel. The farmers are working with the University of Minnesota to use the canola seed they harvest to make fuel to run their tractors.

by Dan Gunderson

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June 27, 2007 3:00 AM

Agencies wrestle with phosphorus control

Phosphorus makes the algae in Minnesota's lakes bloom, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is struggling to limit all of its sources.

by Sea Stachura

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June 25, 2007 12:00 PM

Iowa pushes organic farming to fill demand gap

Farmers in the Sioux City, Iowa area are being encouraged to switch to organic crop production. If it works, the new producers will join a growing industry.

by Mark Steil

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June 22, 2007 6:15 AM

Lines drawn over subsidy cap in farm bill

Subcommittee work is underway in Congress on a new farm bill. House lawmakers mainly from southern states oppose major changes in the farm subsidy program.

by Mark Steil

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June 18, 2007 1:00 PM

Fibrominn powers ahead with turkey litter

When you flip on your lights now, you may be tapping into the region's newest source of electricity; a plant in Benson that's the first facility in the country to make power by burning turkey litter.

by Tim Post