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Crow Wing Co. deer farm closed, deer euthanized after positive CWD test

Crow Wing Co. deer farm closed, deer euthanized after positive CWD test

All the deer on a Crow Wing County farm where chronic wasting disease was confirmed more than two years ago have been euthanized, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health announced this week.
by Kirsti Marohn

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A look at Minnesota farming in 7 charts

A look at Minnesota farming in 7 charts

Minnesota remains one of the country's top agricultural states, even as the number of farms continues to decline, according to new data released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
by Dan Gunderson, Elizabeth Dunbar and Jiwon Choi

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Agriculture report shows fewer but larger farms in U.S.

Agriculture report shows fewer but larger farms in U.S.

The latest Census of Agriculture shows the number of farms and ranches in the U.S. has fallen but the remaining operations are larger and are responsible for a higher percentage of agricultural sales.
by Associated Press

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As weeds outsmart the latest weedkillers, farmers are running out of options

As weeds outsmart the latest weedkillers, farmers are running out of options

In the long-running war between farmers and weeds, it's advantage, weeds. Scientists in Kansas have found examples of the dreaded pigweed that are immune to the newest weed-killing technologies.
by Dan Charles

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South Dakota veterinary program aims to fill rural shortage

South Dakota veterinary program aims to fill rural shortage

South Dakota State University is creating a new veterinary program with the University of Minnesota to address a shortage of rural care in the region.
by Associated Press

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How a seed bank helps preserve Cherokee culture through traditional foods

How a seed bank helps preserve Cherokee culture through traditional foods

The seeds are free for any Cherokee, but recipients have been limited because demand is so high. Collecting the seeds has been difficult and emotional, but the program has helped unify the community.
by Tove Danovich

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Growing corn is a major contributor to air pollution, study finds

Growing corn is a major contributor to air pollution, study finds

A study ties an estimated 4,300 premature deaths a year to the air pollution caused by corn production in the U.S. In some regions, the per-bushel health costs exceed the corn's market price.
by Jonathan Lambert

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Klobuchar, Warren agree on breaking up agriculture monopolies

Klobuchar, Warren agree on breaking up agriculture monopolies

Democratic presidential contenders Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar expressed support Saturday for strengthening antitrust laws and enforcement to break up big agriculture monopolies.
by Associated Press

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Hemp farmers, retailers pounce on market for CBD products

Hemp farmers, retailers pounce on market for CBD products

Applications to grow hemp in the state of Minnesota have increased steeply since the start of the year, according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
by Nina Moini

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