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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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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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