Agriculture

September 8, 2021 5:39 AM

Kernza farmers see a market for earth-friendly grain

Production of Kernza is growing in Minnesota and a Kernza cereal will be on store shelves starting this week. The perennial grain has been in development for decades and has several environmental benefits.

by Dan Gunderson

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August 26, 2021 4:00 PM

Drought drives good grape year in Minnesota

The drought has challenged many in Minnesota. But for grape growers, it’s the silver lining to a difficult 18 months.

by Paul Huttner

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August 25, 2021 10:23 AM

It's not just the crops. Drought puts stress on farmers, too

As the drought lingers in much of the state, there is growing concern about mental health challenges faced by farmers and other people in rural Minnesota.

by Mark Zdechlik

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August 18, 2021 9:29 PM

EPA will ban a farming pesticide linked to health problems in children

Agency officials issued a final ruling on Wednesday saying chlorpyrifos can no longer be used on the food that makes its way onto American dinner plates. The move overturns a Trump-era decision.

by Vanessa Romo

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August 18, 2021 1:52 PM

How agriculture is coping with this summer’s drought

For farmers, the summer of 2021 is the best of times and the worst of times. Big farms that plant corn and soybeans are coping with the drought. But it’s a different story for small growers.

by Chris Farrell, Rachel Yang and Alex Cheng

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August 17, 2021 4:00 AM

‘Micro-farmers’ face drought without safety net

Some farmers who work just a few acres of land without crop insurance or other programs designed to help much larger operations are facing the dual challenges of adverse weather and the ongoing pandemic.

by Mark Zdechlik

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August 12, 2021 2:00 PM

Well drillers struggle to keep up with demand for water

The drought is drying up wells in some parts of the state, but that’s just one of the factors that have well-drilling contractors scrambling to keep up with demand, and some customers waiting months for a new well.

by Dan Gunderson

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August 9, 2021 12:45 PM

With chicken prices soaring, Cargill joins private firm to buy Sanderson Farms for $4.5B

Sanderson Farms, the nation's third-largest poultry producer, is being acquired by Cargill and privately held Continental Grain for $4.53 billion as the price of chicken soars.

by The Associated Press

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August 8, 2021 2:46 PM

Much of Minnesota sees rain, but not enough to break drought

Much of Minnesota saw rain this weekend — heavy in some places — but weather experts say it’s not enough to break through the drought that much of the state is experiencing.

by Hannah Yang