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Agriculture

A fall tradition: Bringing in the wild rice harvest

This is the season for collecting wild rice across northern Minnesota. Ricers have been out in canoes harvesting the crop from lakes and rivers. To preserve that rice, and give it the trademark nutty, smoky flavor involves a process of parching, jigging, winnowing and fellowship.
by Dan Gunderson

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Fungal pathogen affecting apple trees found in Minnesota for first time

Fungal pathogen affecting apple trees found in Minnesota for first time

A fungal pathogen that can cause defoliation of apple and crabapple trees has been found in Minnesota for the first time. Agriculture officials say they’re “cautiously optimistic” that it will not significantly affect apple production in the state.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Droughts are hitting cattle ranchers hard — and that could make beef more expensive

Droughts are hitting cattle ranchers hard — and that could make beef more expensive

Severe drought is forcing some ranchers to send cattle to slaughter early. That's sparked a temporary glut in beef that's leading to lower prices, but it won't last.
by Scott Horsley

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Infrequently Asked Fair Questions: Where do the 4-H kids sleep?

Infrequently Asked Fair Questions: Where do the 4-H kids sleep?

Most people associate 4-H kids at the Minnesota State Fair with animals. When you go to the fair, you see these hard-working farm kids prodding pigs, shearing sheep and cozying up with cows — all in hopes of earning a ribbon. The animals stay in the barns. But where do the kids that brought them go at night?

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Avian flu resurfaces in a Meeker County turkey flock

Avian flu resurfaces in a Meeker County turkey flock

The west-central Minnesota flock was quarantined and destroyed to stop the spread of the disease. Health officials say this strain of avian flu poses a low risk to the public. Poultry and eggs are safe to eat when handled and cooked properly.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Infrequently Asked Fair Questions: What happens to all the manure at the Minnesota State Fair?

Infrequently Asked Fair Questions: What happens to all the manure at the Minnesota State Fair?

Hundreds of farm animals are shown every year at the Minnesota State Fair — and where you find farm animals, you know you’re going to find something else. Manure. Lots and lots of manure. Where does it all go?
by Tim Nelson and Tom Crann

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Minnesota State Fair's new butter carver prepares to create 'dairy' good art

Minnesota State Fair's new butter carver prepares to create 'dairy' good art

As the rest of Minnesota prepares for warm summer days at the State Fair, Gerry Kulzer is preparing his parka, gloves, and carving tools. He’ll be spending the fair in a 40-degree cooler, carving a new larger-than-life sculpture every day — in butter.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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