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Agriculture

In Minn., new effort to get the farm to the food shelf

In Minn., new effort to get the farm to the food shelf

Millions of pounds of that produce go to waste in Minnesota each year. Hunger relief organizations are stepping up their efforts to capture it -- and get it on the plates of those who need it.
by Julie Siple

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Minn. dairy farmers squeezed by high drought-related feed prices

Minn. dairy farmers squeezed by high drought-related feed prices

Minnesota dairy farmers these days are watching corn and soybean prices almost as closely as the price of milk. High costs for cow feed brought on by drought have made some farms unprofitable. But the tough times are also boosting milk prices.
by Mark Steil

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Health safety advocates want melon farm identified

Health safety advocates want melon farm identified

Food safety advocates called on federal officials Tuesday to release the name of an Indiana farm that recalled its cantaloupes amid a salmonella outbreak that's killed at least two people and sickened dozens of others in 20 states.

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USDA: Rain, cooler weather helping corn, soybeans

USDA: Rain, cooler weather helping corn, soybeans

Cooler weather and rain in the middle of the country have slowed the deterioration of the nation's corn and soybean crops, but experts said the drought isn't over and the recent respite won't make much of a difference.

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For Minn. corn farmers, a patchwork of lean vs. plenty

For Minn. corn farmers, a patchwork of lean vs. plenty

While there are some dry spots around Minnesota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates the state's farmers will produce slightly more corn this year than last year.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Minn. crop harvest expected to buck poor projections

Minn. crop harvest expected to buck poor projections

The harvest forecast for the nation's corn and soybean crop doesn't look good, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed today, but Minnesota is managing to buck the trend.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Geography is destiny for crop farmers in dry year

Geography is destiny for crop farmers in dry year

The weather, especially the drought, has been a major topic at Farmfest, the big agricultural trade show that wrapped up Thursday.
by Mark Steil

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Salmonella: Iowa farmer issues tomato recall

An organic farmer from northern Iowa is recalling grape tomatoes distributed in stores in three states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin because they may contain salmonella.
by Matt Sepic

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Drought hurting organic farmer's bottom line

Drought conditions continue to challenge farmers in some parts of Minnesota. Many farmers are losing crops and coping with higher-than-usual irrigation costs.
by Cathy Wurzer

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USDA closing 5 offices in Minn.

Five USDA county offices are closing in Minnesota this week.
by Dan Gunderson

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