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Agriculture

Irrigation boosts potatoes, but Park Rapids pays more for water

Irrigation boosts potatoes, but Park Rapids pays more for water

Increased irrigation pumping is driving up the cost of water for residents in Park Rapids, Minn., and is a big reason the state has established one of three groundwater management areas here.
by Dan Gunderson

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EU moves to approve GMO corn from US

Despite efforts by two-thirds of its 28 member states to block the move, the European Union took a large step toward approving a new genetically modified corn Tuesday.

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How American food companies go GMO-Free in a GMO world

How American food companies go GMO-Free in a GMO world

Many American food companies, responding to consumer demands, are looking for grain that's not genetically modified. It turns out that non-GMO corn and soybeans aren't hard to find. Years ago, grain traders set up a supply chain to deliver non-GMO grain from U.S. farmers to customers in Japan.
by Dan Charles

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Agriculture on the cusp of a drone boom

Agriculture on the cusp of a drone boom

Many farmers are technologically savvy, using remote sensors and satellite images to monitor their fields. As soon as the FAA passes new rules, drones are expected to be another tool adopted by agriculture.
by Dan Gunderson

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Whole Foods bans produce grown with sludge. But who wins?

Whole Foods bans produce grown with sludge. But who wins?

Whole Foods recently decided it would not buy produce from farmers who use treated sewage sludge, also known as biosolids, on their fields. But scientists say this is a mistake; the material is safe and benefits the environment in lots of different ways.
by Eliza Barclay

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Researchers, lawmakers see growing interest in protecting bees

Researchers, lawmakers see growing interest in protecting bees

In recent years, bees have become victims of a perfect storm and two Minnesota state agencies are working on ways to make the environment healthier for bees. The issue is likely to be a hot topic during the upcoming Legislative session.
by Dan Gunderson

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This GMO apple won't brown. Will that sour the fruit's image?

This GMO apple won't brown. Will that sour the fruit's image?

The non-browning trait was created by inserting extra copies of genes that the apple already possessed. These genes normally create an enzyme called polyphenol oxidase, which is responsible for the chemical reaction that causes browning.
by Dan Charles

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Government might deregulate corn, soybean seeds

Government might deregulate corn, soybean seeds

Farmers have been eager for a new generation of herbicide-resistant seeds because of the prevalence of weeds that have become immune to Monsanto's Roundup. But skeptics are concerned that use of the new seeds and 2,4-D will only lead to similar problems as weeds acquire resistance to that chemical too.
by The Associated Press

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Drug companies accept FDA plan to phase out some animal antibiotic uses

Drug companies accept FDA plan to phase out some animal antibiotic uses

The two biggest veterinary drug companies, Elanco and Zoetis, say they will follow the FDA's advice and make it illegal for farmers to use their drugs for growth promotion. The Animal Health Institute, which represents most of the industry, likewise expressed enthusiastic support for the FDA's move.
by Dan Charles

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