Agriculture

September 15, 2019 10:23 AM

'We're tightening our belt': Trump's Midwest support tested as farmers struggle

Farmers in the rural Midwest say they are hurting because of President Trump's ongoing trade war and a recent decision on renewable fuels.

by Clay Masters (NPR)

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September 13, 2019 4:42 PM

Minnesota farmers to receive additional mental health counselor

The state Legislature approved funding for a second counselor for farmers to combat rising stress levels and other concerns.

by Dan Gunderson and Mohamed Ibrahim

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September 10, 2019 5:21 PM

This week at farm show: Technology, drones and tiny computers cut farm chemical use

Experts say combining developing drone technology and computer-controlled field sprayers could mean big reductions in pesticide use. By using drone-collected imagery to map weeds in a field, an herbicide can be applied only to those areas.

by Dan Gunderson

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September 9, 2019 4:00 AM

Grim economics wallop ethanol and corn producers

The recent shut down of one of Minnesota’s oldest ethanol plants is a symptom of economic stress in that industry and the corn producers who supply the main ingredient for the biofuel.

by Catharine Richert

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September 5, 2019 4:49 PM

Trade war taking a toll in Minnesota

With the addition of new tariffs last Sunday, Minnesota retailers say they’re going to start adding the cost to prices. Ag producers are at risk of losing export markets.

by Riham Feshir

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September 1, 2019 5:09 PM

Scotland, Switzerland claim titles at world plowing competition near Baudette

More than 7,000 people turned out to watch this weekend's world plowing championship in northern Minnesota. Scotland won one division of the competition near Baudette; Switzerland took the title in the other.

by Martin Moylan

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August 30, 2019 12:45 PM

Plow and the stars: World’s best plowmen dig the competition in Baudette

The best field plow operators from 28 countries compete in Baudette Friday and Saturday for the title of World Plowing Champion. On the line is bragging rights — and no money.

by John Enger

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August 30, 2019 4:00 AM

Ask a 'sotan: How can local farmers sell more in their community?

Minnesota has a growing market for locally sourced food — but the opportunities for buying and selling local still aren’t always clear.

by Sara Porter

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August 29, 2019 11:02 AM

After Del Monte closure stuns Sleepy Eye, town's future uncertain

Del Monte stunned Sleepy Eye when its corporate headquarters announced that this fall would be the plant’s final season. Rumors the plant could find a new buyer are giving locals hope.

by Cody Nelson