Wet weather puts harvest behind in Minnesota

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson, in his office in St. Paul
MPR Photo/Jeff Horwich

The U.S. Agriculture Department's latest crop report shows that Minnesota farmers are far behind in harvesting their crops. The reason is wet weather and soggy soil. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson.

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