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

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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Minnesota lawmakers boost a tax credit that helps young farmers

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.”
by Cait Kelley and Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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U of M study: Economic growth can help the environment

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
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

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.
by The Associated Press

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Red River Valley farmers worry as strong winds threaten their soil

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.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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