MN vegetable farmers struggle amid wet summer start
After 23 years of selling lettuce, asparagus, onions, green beans, zucchini and more, Peter’s Pumpkins and Carmen’s Corn farm has seen plenty of changes from Mother Nature.
Owatonna’s Bushel Boy fined nearly $200K for unpaid overtime wages
An indoor farming operation in Owatonna, Minnesota, has been ordered to pay nearly $200,000 in back wages and damages after failing to workers.
Bird flu outbreak in Benton County 'is a concern', Gov. Walz says
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the recent bird flu outbreak detected in Benton County dairy cows last weekend.
Bird flu detected in Benton County dairy cows
Bird flu, known by the medical term H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), was detected in a Benton County dairy cow herd after an outbreak over the weekend, according to state officials.
Parkers Prairie farm accident: 1 dead after machinery falls on him
A man is dead near Parkers Prairie following an accident that happened when a group tried to fix a piece of farming equipment.
Emerald ash borer found in SW Minnesota county for first time
An "emergency quarantine" on wood movement has been enacted after officials confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer for the first time ever in a county in southwestern Minnesota.
MN lawmaker warns cows can 'trample you into dust' during firearm storage debate
A Minnesota lawmaker raised concerns about cows trampling farmers "to dust" as he questioned a new firearm storage bill being considered in the state senate.
Minnesota farmer dead after medical emergency in Mexico
A Minnesota farmer was with friends and family when he passed away due to a medical emergency while on vacation in Mexico.
Unseasonably warm weather changes landscape for farmers, falls
Unseasonably warm weather is changing the landscape of Minnesota as we approach a new year.
Minnesota industrial hemp license applications now open for 2024
Applications for licenses to grow and process industrial amounts of hemp in Minnesota are now open to Minnesotans, subject to restrictions.
MN turkeys being pardoned by President Biden
Two turkeys from Willmar, Minnesota, will be pardoned on Monday by President Joe Biden as part of an annual Thanksgiving tradition. The turkeys will retire to the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences in St. Paul following their time in Washington, D.C.
Plant hardiness zone map updated
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated its plant hardiness zone map. FOX 9's Rose Schmidt reports.
Minnesota farm-to-school program expands
Hutchinson High School expands their farm-to-school meal program, to provide fresh, local food for students. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard reports.
1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered at an Iowa farm where bird flu was found
An additional 1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered to prevent the spread of the bird flu after the virus was confirmed on an Iowa egg farm in the second massive case this week.
Neighborhood group moves forward with Roof Depot purchase
The sale of the Roof Depot property in Minneapolis to a neighborhood group, working to block the construction of a city public works facility, moved a step closer to reality on Thursday.
Feral pigs, farmed mink management opinions sought by Minnesota DNR
Minnesota agencies are asking people to share their perspectives on the state's management of the animals.
President Biden launches rural investment plan in Minnesota
President Joe Biden launched a new rural investment plan in Minnesota Wednesday.
Another MN farmer comes up short of record with giant pumpkin
After one Minnesota pumpkin grower set a record in California with his 2,700-plus pound gourd, another farmer was chasing that feat on Saturday.
Minnesota pumpkin grower smashes world record with massive 2,749-pound pumpkin
Travis Gienger, who is a teacher and pumpkin grower from Anoka County, broke the record with his 2,749-pound pumpkin named “Michael Jordan" during the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, California.
Anoka County pumpkin grower hopes to take home another world record
In his seemingly magical pumpkin patch, everything Travis Gienger touches turns to Guinness.