Minnesota farmers dealing with heat still
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association says 54% of the state's corn crops are rated ?good" to ?excellent" compared to 64% at this time last year, and 38% two years ago.
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association says 54% of the state's corn crops are rated ?good" to ?excellent" compared to 64% at this time last year, and 38% two years ago.
Minnesota joins USDA partnership to enhance competition in agriculture
The partnership is meant to enhance competition and protect consumers in food and agriculture markets.
The partnership is meant to enhance competition and protect consumers in food and agriculture markets.
Minnesota drought puts farmers’ crops in potential peril
This summer, Mother Nature has thrown another curveball at farmers across the state. At times, some were getting too much rain in their fields, and now some are hardly getting any.
This summer, Mother Nature has thrown another curveball at farmers across the state. At times, some were getting too much rain in their fields, and now some are hardly getting any.
Minnesota drought worsens farmers concerns
The lack of rain so far this summer in Minnesota has farmers throughout the state concerned for the state of their crops if conditions don?t change soon.
The lack of rain so far this summer in Minnesota has farmers throughout the state concerned for the state of their crops if conditions don?t change soon.
Minnesota farmers hope for rain after dry start to June
Farmers are keeping a close watch on the weather forecasts, hoping for rain. Though June is off to a dry start, they say it’s not time to panic just yet.
Farmers are keeping a close watch on the weather forecasts, hoping for rain. Though June is off to a dry start, they say it’s not time to panic just yet.
Farmers deal with lingering dry conditions
A dry start to growing season is becoming a growing concern for farmers.
A dry start to growing season is becoming a growing concern for farmers.
New parasitic wasp could help manage soybean pest in Minnesota
A new species of parasitic wasp discovered could benefit soybean crops throughout the state, University of Minnesota researchers say.
A new species of parasitic wasp discovered could benefit soybean crops throughout the state, University of Minnesota researchers say.
Minnesota home to first and only Hmong-owned and operated farm in US
Dakota County, Minnesota, is home to the only farm in the U.S. that is completely owned and operated by Hmong farmers.
Dakota County, Minnesota, is home to the only farm in the U.S. that is completely owned and operated by Hmong farmers.
Hmong farmers shift to life on Minnesota farm
Dakota County is home to the only farm in the U.S. that is completely owned and operated by Hmong farmers. The Hmong American Farmers Association was created in 2011, to address the injustice in food and farming industries around lack of access to land and resources. Nearly a decade later in 2022, the non-profit bought 155 acres of land to grow all sorts of mixed vegetables, fruits, flowers, and more.
Dakota County is home to the only farm in the U.S. that is completely owned and operated by Hmong farmers. The Hmong American Farmers Association was created in 2011, to address the injustice in food and farming industries around lack of access to land and resources. Nearly a decade later in 2022, the non-profit bought 155 acres of land to grow all sorts of mixed vegetables, fruits, flowers, and more.
Minnesota farmers face planting delays from wet spring
Rain combined with significant snow melt is keeping Minnesota farmers from getting started seeding their corn and soybean fields this spring.
Rain combined with significant snow melt is keeping Minnesota farmers from getting started seeding their corn and soybean fields this spring.
MN farmers face planting delays from wet spring
After back-to-back years when a lack of rain cut production in half for some Minnesota farmers, this April farmers wish the rain would go away. Rain combined with significant snow melt is keeping them from getting started seeding their corn and soybean fields this spring.
After back-to-back years when a lack of rain cut production in half for some Minnesota farmers, this April farmers wish the rain would go away. Rain combined with significant snow melt is keeping them from getting started seeding their corn and soybean fields this spring.
Wild hogs: Minnesota hopes to restrict Eurasian pig population
Seeking to reign in the Eurasian wild pig population in Minnesota, lawmakers are set to add new restrictions to the animal's release and transportation throughout the state.
Seeking to reign in the Eurasian wild pig population in Minnesota, lawmakers are set to add new restrictions to the animal's release and transportation throughout the state.
State agencies offering free suicide prevention training to faith leaders
Minnesota is facing a critical shortage of mental health workers, especially in rural parts of the state. In an effort to provide support, the state is turning to a staple in many small communities for help. The Department of Agriculture is offering free suicide prevention trainings to faith leaders this spring. Meg Moynihan from the Department of Agriculture joined the Fox 9 Morning News to discuss the upcoming trainings.
Minnesota is facing a critical shortage of mental health workers, especially in rural parts of the state. In an effort to provide support, the state is turning to a staple in many small communities for help. The Department of Agriculture is offering free suicide prevention trainings to faith leaders this spring. Meg Moynihan from the Department of Agriculture joined the Fox 9 Morning News to discuss the upcoming trainings.
Emerald ash borer found in Faribault County for the first time
Emerald ash borer has now been confirmed in 40 Minnesota counties.
Emerald ash borer has now been confirmed in 40 Minnesota counties.
2 Minnesota men accused of falsely selling crops as organic
Two Minnesota farmers are accused of conspiring to sell more than $46 million in chemically treated crops as organic, federal prosecutors announced Friday.
Two Minnesota farmers are accused of conspiring to sell more than $46 million in chemically treated crops as organic, federal prosecutors announced Friday.
Looking to buy your first farm? A new grant could help with the down payment
Minnesotans looking to purchase their first farm might be able to qualify for a $15,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to help pay for it.
Minnesotans looking to purchase their first farm might be able to qualify for a $15,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to help pay for it.
Drought conditions could impact Minnesota Christmas trees for years to come
With the lack of rainfall over the last two years, Christmas tree farmers in Minnesota have been forced to adapt to the changing conditions.
With the lack of rainfall over the last two years, Christmas tree farmers in Minnesota have been forced to adapt to the changing conditions.
Minnesota man's 2,560-pound pumpkin wins California contest; sets record
A horticulture teacher from Minnesota set a new U.S. record Monday for the heaviest pumpkin after raising a giant gourd weighing 2,560 pounds.
A horticulture teacher from Minnesota set a new U.S. record Monday for the heaviest pumpkin after raising a giant gourd weighing 2,560 pounds.
Barges getting stuck on Mississippi River amid drought
Parts of Minnesota are now in "extreme drought," and the ongoing drought is causing problems on the Mississippi River. Barges are getting stuck in the river, which is impacting crop shipments.
Parts of Minnesota are now in "extreme drought," and the ongoing drought is causing problems on the Mississippi River. Barges are getting stuck in the river, which is impacting crop shipments.
Police: Fire at Lynde Greenhouse and Nursery being investigated as arson
Police say the massive fire over the weekend at a popular Maple Grove greenhouse is being investigated as a possible arson.
Police say the massive fire over the weekend at a popular Maple Grove greenhouse is being investigated as a possible arson.