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Federal help for cellulosic ethanol

Federal help for cellulosic ethanol

Several companies are competing to build the nation's first cellulosic ethanol plants. The federal government likely will help decide the winners.
by Mark Steil

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Construction concerns stall new ethanol plants

Construction concerns stall new ethanol plants

Some plans for new ethanol production have been postponed or canceled across the U.S. as the ethanol boom slows. One analyst says far more plants have been proposed than will ever be built.
by Mark Steil

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Study shows corn price winners and losers

Study shows corn price winners and losers

Rising corn prices are producing a variety of results in agriculture. One group which could suffer is livestock producers.
by Mark Steil

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A new crop for Minnesota

A new crop for Minnesota

As you settle down to a big Thanksgiving meal you'll probably see cranberries, in some form, on the table. Most of the nation's cranberry supply comes from Minnesota's neighbor to the east, Wisconsin. But cranberries are a crop native to Minnesota that just haven't taken hold here commercially.
by Tim Post

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Peterson becomes a powerful voice for agriculture

Peterson becomes a powerful voice for agriculture

Now that Democrats have won a majority in both houses of Congress changes in leadership are coming. Minnesota 7th District Rep. Collin Peterson will be the new chair of the House Agriculture Committee.
by Bob Reha

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Collin Peterson to head up House Ag Committee

Collin Peterson to head up House Ag Committee

As a result of the Democrats' taking control of the U.S. House, Minnesota Rep. Collin Peterson, a DFLer from the 7th District, is in line to become chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. He spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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The cost of Minnesota timber

The cost of Minnesota timber

The high price of timber was creating a crisis in Minnesota's forest products industry. Then the price crashed, making things worse.
by Bob Kelleher

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Spreading the word about manure

Spreading the word about manure

More farmers are using manure to beat the high cost of commercial fertilizer. The practice brings with it environmental issues.
by Mark Steil

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Reseeding the prairie

Reseeding the prairie

The number of prairie areas in Minnesota is slowly increasing. Each fall the state reseeds hundreds of acres of marginal farmland and other parcels of land with native prairie plants.
by Mark Steil

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Starting a new life "900 Miles from Nowhere"

Starting a new life "900 Miles from Nowhere"

A new book blows some dust off the history of the Great Plains. "900 Miles from Nowhere" reveals the lives of early homesteaders through their own letters and photos.
by Cathy Wurzer

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