Agriculture

Minnesota lawmakers boost a tax credit that helps young farmers
The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit incentivizes established farmers to rent or sell equipment, livestock and land to beginning farmers. The program’s mission is to “foster farmer-to-farmer connections.”
U of M study: Economic growth can help the environment
While debates often pit growth and nature against each other, a new study finds countries use less cropland as they become wealthier, preserving biodiversity
Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
Prices for tomatoes are up 40 percent over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index. Experts say the spike is the result of crop yields and two pillars of President Donald Trump's second term policies.
Red River Valley farmers worry as strong winds threaten their soil
Winds that reached speeds of nearly 50 miles per hour blew through the Red River Valley recently. That leaves farmers concerned about potential nutrient loss in their soil as planting season has begun.
Minnesota's Millennial Farmer reflects on 10 years as YouTube star
For 10 years, Minnesota farmer Zach Johnson has posted videos about life on his farm. That formula has drawn a massive following of more than a million subscribers to his YouTube channel. How does he do it?