Agriculture

Minnesota, Wisconsin dairy farmers face oversaturated market, temporarily cut-off sewer service
Dairy farmers around the region are facing an oversaturated market. It’s been made worse for some farmers in the region when the Metropolitan Council temporarily cut off sewer service to the Hastings Creamery.
Honey bee losses continue to plague beekeepers
An annual survey of beekeepers shows higher than average honey bee losses over the past year despite beekeepers taking more steps to keep their bees healthy.
Expanding drought conditions stressing crops in parts of Minnesota
Drought has been a recurring foe for Minnesota farmers over the past few years. But this growing season, the problem has started abnormally early in parts of the state.
Chef Sammi Loo's Ootori Sushi, Mezza 9 bring international flavors to Rochester
The Appetites tour wrapped up in Rochester. MPR News host Tom Crann met with restaurateur Sammi Loo to talk about her journey from sushi to pastries and all things food in Med City.
Drought affects Minnesota strawberry growers; fewer pick-your-own options this summer
Minnesotans may notice fewer options for strawberry picking this summer. Some pick-your-own farms are ready to welcome visitors, but the dry conditions across the state have contributed to a poor yield for others.
Keng Dechawuth shares recipes, stories from his Puposky Pearl mushroom farm near Bemidji
Appetites visited Bemidji, Minn., and MPR News host Tom Crann talked with restaurateur Keng Dechawuth to discover how he “pays it forward” to his workers.
Sky-high egg prices are finally coming back down to Earth
The industry is recovering from a massive bird flu outbreak and high inflation rates, but prices may not fall to what they once were.
HyLife plant closes in Windom; company says new buyer doesn't intend to retain workers
More than 1,000 workers will lose their jobs in the plant closure, including half who are in the U.S. on work visas connected to employment at the company. The City of Windom and social service agencies are working to help employees.