Agriculture

July 11, 2026 7:00 AM

Serviceberries are a sweet native fruit — and these Midwesterners want you to try them

Serviceberries, or juneberries, are a native fruit beloved by wildlife. But now they’re moving from backyards to farms, and some hope they’ll soon be on your plate.

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July 5, 2026 8:35 AM

How a fertilizer shortage caused by the Iran war could affect U.S. food prices

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipments of fertilizer and natural gas, a key component in fertilizer manufacturing. It's unlikely to cause major price hikes for U.S. grocery shoppers.

by Joe Hernandez

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July 5, 2026 7:00 AM

Farming is an expensive business to enter. This Minnesota program helps farmers get started

It can be prohibitively expensive for young farmers to break into agriculture. A Minnesota program is helping starting producers make a down payment on their first farm.

by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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July 2, 2026 4:00 AM

Weeds, moisture, and labor shortages. Report shows where regional agriculture feels the most pain

A new report shows five pain points that’ve caused trouble for farmers in South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota. Skilled labor shortages and less reliable weed control are among the biggest issues.

by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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June 29, 2026 4:00 AM

Minnesota farmers worry about their markets amid North American trade deal uncertainty

President Donald Trump has signaled he may withdraw from an agreement that allows tariff-free trade with Canada and Mexico. Minnesota farmers now worry how their markets might change if the agreement ends.

by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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June 23, 2026 4:00 AM

Major dairy expansion in Morris won’t get additional environmental review

Critics have called for a study on the environmental effects of a controversial dairy expansion in Morris. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says that the study won’t be necessary.

by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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June 22, 2026 4:00 AM

Minnesota state veterinarian worries New World screwworm could enter the state

A gruesome parasite that eats its animal host alive has been found in southern states. Minnesota’s state veterinarian worries it could make its way north.

by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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June 20, 2026 7:00 AM

Minnesota sugar beet growers brace for the possible return of a devastating disease

Minnesota farmers have battled a devastating sugar beet disease for the past two years. Now, they're bracing for its possible return.

by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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June 13, 2026 7:00 AM

A Minnesota grant aims to kickstart domestic green fertilizer production

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is offering nearly $4 million to ag and rural electric co-ops that plan to invest in green fertilizer manufacturing.

by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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June 11, 2026 11:23 AM

As drought deepens, southwestern Minnesota farmer fears the long-term toll

In far southwestern Minnesota, in Rock County, Wednesday’s storms missed cattle rancher and farmer Peter Bakken’s land altogether, and he told Morning Edition the lingering drought has him worried about the health of his crops and cows.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Agriculture

Serviceberries are a sweet native fruit — and these Midwesterners want you to try them

How a fertilizer shortage caused by the Iran war could affect U.S. food prices

Farming is an expensive business to enter. This Minnesota program helps farmers get started

Weeds, moisture, and labor shortages. Report shows where regional agriculture feels the most pain

Minnesota farmers worry about their markets amid North American trade deal uncertainty

Major dairy expansion in Morris won’t get additional environmental review

Minnesota state veterinarian worries New World screwworm could enter the state

Minnesota sugar beet growers brace for the possible return of a devastating disease

A Minnesota grant aims to kickstart domestic green fertilizer production

As drought deepens, southwestern Minnesota farmer fears the long-term toll

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