Government shutdown: Minnesota farmers among first impacted
A lot of Minnesota farmers will be the first to feel the effects of the government shutdown that started Oct. 1. They?re missing some critical help just as harvest season has arrived. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
A lot of Minnesota farmers will be the first to feel the effects of the government shutdown that started Oct. 1. They?re missing some critical help just as harvest season has arrived. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Trade wars cost billions at soybean harvest season
Severe struggles are hitting soybean farmers as the harvest season gets underway. They’ve lost billions of dollars in sales already this year, and there’s no end in sight to the losses.
Severe struggles are hitting soybean farmers as the harvest season gets underway. They’ve lost billions of dollars in sales already this year, and there’s no end in sight to the losses.
Sesquicentennial farms recognized at Minnesota State Fair
Day 10 at the Minnesota State Fair is FFA Day, and 46 farming families are being recognized for 150 years of operations. FOX 9 spoke with the owners of the Rollag Family Farm, Craig "Roller" Rollag and Karen Rollag. Roller?s ancestors started the business in 1874 and are honored to receive the Sesquicentennial Farm Award from the State Fair and Farm Bureau Federation.
Day 10 at the Minnesota State Fair is FFA Day, and 46 farming families are being recognized for 150 years of operations. FOX 9 spoke with the owners of the Rollag Family Farm, Craig "Roller" Rollag and Karen Rollag. Roller?s ancestors started the business in 1874 and are honored to receive the Sesquicentennial Farm Award from the State Fair and Farm Bureau Federation.
4-H Day at the Minnesota State Fair
FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg spoke live with 4-H students at the Minnesota State Fair.
FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg spoke live with 4-H students at the Minnesota State Fair.
Minnesota State Fair: 4-H animals prepare for livestock show
FOX 9's Shayne Wells spoke with 4-H students who are helping their livestock get ready to be shown at the Minnesota State Fair.
FOX 9's Shayne Wells spoke with 4-H students who are helping their livestock get ready to be shown at the Minnesota State Fair.
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Sen. Klobuchar secured hemp research funding [RAW]
Sen. Amy Klobuchar toured a hemp research lab at the University of Minnesota, and talked about securing funding hemp research to help farmers.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar toured a hemp research lab at the University of Minnesota, and talked about securing funding hemp research to help farmers.
Funding Minnesota's agriculture
Gov. Tim Walz was in Delano Monday to talk about funding for Minnesota's agriculture. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.
Gov. Tim Walz was in Delano Monday to talk about funding for Minnesota's agriculture. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.
The corn sweats?!?
It's humid out and corn may be the cause of some of that humidity. Senior climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld explains the phenomenon known as "corn sweats."
It's humid out and corn may be the cause of some of that humidity. Senior climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld explains the phenomenon known as "corn sweats."
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Gov. Walz signs agriculture bill, answers questions [RAW]
Gov. Tim Walz traveled to Delano for a signing ceremony for legislation funding Minnesota agriculture and providing support to Minnesota farmers. He also took questions from reporters.
Gov. Tim Walz traveled to Delano for a signing ceremony for legislation funding Minnesota agriculture and providing support to Minnesota farmers. He also took questions from reporters.
New World Screwworm risk in Minnesota low, but officials warn of transfer
Minnesotans are being asked to stay alert for a fly that lays a destructive maggot capable of inflicting harm to livestock, pets, wildlife, and on rare occasion, humans.
Minnesotans are being asked to stay alert for a fly that lays a destructive maggot capable of inflicting harm to livestock, pets, wildlife, and on rare occasion, humans.
Medicaid recipients could fill gaps left by immigrant workers, AG official suggests
There are “34 million able-bodied adults in our Medicaid program" that could help propel a successful farming industry in the wake of immigration raids, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said on Tuesday.
There are “34 million able-bodied adults in our Medicaid program" that could help propel a successful farming industry in the wake of immigration raids, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said on Tuesday.
Cows frolic under double rainbow after storm
Cows at Haven Hills Farm in Minnesota frolic under a double rainbow after storms pushed through the state on June 2. Haven Hills Farm uses regenerative farming practices.
Cows at Haven Hills Farm in Minnesota frolic under a double rainbow after storms pushed through the state on June 2. Haven Hills Farm uses regenerative farming practices.
Farm Aid is coming to Minneapolis for the first time ever
Farm Aid 40 featuring Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and more will be held in Minnesota for the first time ever.
Farm Aid 40 featuring Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and more will be held in Minnesota for the first time ever.
Man dies after corn planter pins him in Stearns County
A man is dead after he was pinned under a corn planter in Stearns County on Tuesday.
A man is dead after he was pinned under a corn planter in Stearns County on Tuesday.
Minnesota offering $2 million to help farmers in cannabis industry
Minnesota's CanGrow grant program will provide up to $2 million in aid to help farmers navigate the upcoming recreational cannabis industry.
Minnesota's CanGrow grant program will provide up to $2 million in aid to help farmers navigate the upcoming recreational cannabis industry.
Warm spring allows Minnesotans to work on their lawns early
Homeowners can now begin lightly raking out dead areas of their lawns and re-seeding dead patches in the ground.
Homeowners can now begin lightly raking out dead areas of their lawns and re-seeding dead patches in the ground.
Minnesota soybean farmers concerned with escalating potential trade war with China
Minnesota soybean growers are voicing concerns over the uncertainty of the situation ahead of planting season.
Minnesota soybean growers are voicing concerns over the uncertainty of the situation ahead of planting season.
82-year-old man killed in rural Mankato farming accident
Authorities say an 82-year-old man is dead after being run over by his own tractor in his yard on Monday in rural Mankato.
Authorities say an 82-year-old man is dead after being run over by his own tractor in his yard on Monday in rural Mankato.
Bird flu outbreak: Handle with care, not panic
Bird flu popped up in Minnesota dairy cattle again this week, setting off concerns about how safe our food is and whether we’ll ever get a break in the cost of eggs.
Bird flu popped up in Minnesota dairy cattle again this week, setting off concerns about how safe our food is and whether we’ll ever get a break in the cost of eggs.
MN lawmakers address bird flu outbreak concerns
Minnesota lawmakers and health officials are addressing the public on concerns over food supply disruption after bird flu was detected in a Minnesota dairy herd earlier this week. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Minnesota lawmakers and health officials are addressing the public on concerns over food supply disruption after bird flu was detected in a Minnesota dairy herd earlier this week. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.