President Biden set to meet with farmers to discuss plans to reduce meat prices

President Joe Biden will meet with independent farmers and ranchers to discuss plans to reduce food prices by increasing competition within the meat industry.

Supply chain issues, worker shortages cause uncertainty for Minnesota turkey farmer

Since the 1950s, Zimmerman Turkey Farm in Northfield has helped make the most important part of any Thanksgiving dinner. In a state that claims the title of #1 turkey producer in the nation, John Zimmerman says his farm generates 3.5 million pounds of the bird each year. 

Minnesota cattle farmer sells half of herd after tough drought season

The rain came a little too late for many farmers this year. Now with winter approaching and feed prices soaring, cattle farmers are having to decide whether to hold on or sell.

Minnesota farmers seeing smaller returns on corn harvest due to drought

As the summer comes to an end, it’s time for farmers around Minnesota to harvest their crop. But after a tough drought, farmers aren’t seeing much life in their livelihood.

Fewer 4-H'ers staying overnight at state fairgrounds amid COVID-19 concerns

In order to reduce the chances of spreading COVID-19 at the Minnesota State Fair, the 4-H program is making big adjustments, especially for those who normally stay overnight at the fairgrounds.

DNR monitoring low water levels amid Minnesota's drought

The dry weather is having an impact on Minnesota lakes, rivers and especially streams. But what does it mean long-term?

USDA OKs emergency haying, grazing on CRP lands in 79 Minnesota counties amid drought

The USDA is approving emergency haying and grazing on lands in the Conservation Reserve Program in 79 Minnesota counties for cattle farmers impacted by the drought.

Drought causes some Minnesota farmers to harvest early

Due to the drought impacting their crops, some Minnesota farmers are choosing to begin their harvest earlier this year.