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Agriculture

Farmer benefits from ethanol demand

Farmer benefits from ethanol demand

Corn farmer Rod Jorgenson is benefitting from the increase in demand for ethanol.
by Sea Stachura

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Ethanol vs. water: Can both win?

Ethanol vs. water: Can both win?

In Minnesota, ethanol is a favorite among alternative energy advocates. But some scientists say it is a drain on Minnesota's water resources.
by Sea Stachura

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Minnesota researcher helps fight an invasion of mites

Minnesota researcher helps fight an invasion of mites

Life as a beekeeper has been challenging in recent years. Beekeepers are battling the varroa mite. The creature, about the size of head of a pin, has infested bee colonies all over the world.

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Crop report shows timely rain helped

Crop report shows timely rain helped

August rains have helped turn around much of the corn and soybean crop in Minnnesota. The U.S. Agriculture Department estimates state farmers should harvest a crop nearly as large as last year's.
by Mark Steil

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No new corn for the palace

No new corn for the palace

For the first time ever, one of South Dakota's biggest tourist attractions won't change its look because there isn't enough corn to go around. The world's only Corn Palace is being hit hard by the drought.
by Cara Hetland

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Farm state senators press for $6 billion in drought aid

Farm state senators press for $6 billion in drought aid

Farm-state senators are increasing their request for drought relief dollars by half, saying the nation's farmers now need an estimated $6 billion or more in assistance.

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Harvest will show wide variation this year

Harvest will show wide variation this year

Minnesota's soybean crop suffered most from the summer drought according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Some Minnesota farmers will find their best yields ever next month while may take home half a crop.
by Mark Steil

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High fuel costs affect some more than others

High fuel costs affect some more than others

While everyone who drives is feeling the impact of the rising cost of fuel, some businesses like trucking companies and farming operations are being hit even harder.

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Farmers on the front lines keeping animals and people healthy

Farmers on the front lines keeping animals and people healthy

Health officials and scientists discussed disease epidemics among animals and humans at a forum Thursday at Farmfest near Redwood Falls.
by Tim Post

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Farmfest brings together talk of the weather and ag policy

Farmfest brings together talk of the weather and ag policy

At the 25th annual Farmfest in Redwood Falls, a couple hundred farmers took a day off Tuesday, to listen to politicians and check out the latest equipment.
by Cara Hetland

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