Agriculture

July 23, 2006 3:00 PM

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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July 21, 2006 2:00 PM

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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July 18, 2006 12:00 AM

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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July 14, 2006 12:00 AM

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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July 11, 2006 9:21 AM

Research study shows biodiesel greener than ethanol

A University of Minnesota study shows that ethanol may not dramatically change the nation's dependence on foreign oil, and it may not be as friendly to the environment as some supporters have claimed.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 10, 2006 6:34 PM

Drought called 'catastrophic' for region's farmers

Farmers and ranchers in the Dakotas and western Minnesota are facing their fourth and fifth year of abnormally dry weather. U.S. Sen. Sen. Tim Johnson of South Dakota calls the recent dry spell in the region "catastrophic."

by Tom Crann

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July 5, 2006 5:25 PM

Rain needed across much of the region

Drought has settled in across parts of the Dakotas, and dry conditions threaten Minnesota crops.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 3, 2006 2:00 PM

Gypsy moths stalk the North Shore

The battle is beginning against a small brown moth on Lake Superior's north shore. Minnesota's largest infestation to date of gypsy moths was discovered last year in Lake and Cook counties.

by Bob Kelleher

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April 18, 2006 3:00 PM

Farm installs robotic milkers

Robotic milking machines could help reduce the often crushing workload of operating a dairy farm. At least one Minnesota family is experimenting with the new technology.