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.
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.
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.
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.
Emerald ash borer found in Faribault County for the first time
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Risk of wildfires from off-road vehicles, farming equipment, DNR warns
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning about the potential for wildfires to start from equipment and off-road vehicles due to the ongoing drought in central and southern Minnesota.
25 apple orchards in Minnesota to visit this fall
Apple picking is a classic fall activity in Minnesota, with several homegrown varieties available throughout the season. Here are some of the best orchards for your fall frolic!
LuceLine Orchard offers pick-your-own apples, free activities for children
Minnesota is home to more than 120 apple orchards, including LuceLine Orchard in Watertown.
90-year-old Waconia farm store owner shares tips for harvest season: Garden Guy
A local farmer has been gardening and selling her produce in Waconia for decades, and she's offering tips on what to do with all your veggies this harvest season.
New bird flu cases confirmed in Minnesota months after last reported case
Bird flu is back in Minnesota, with a new case confirmed months after it was last previously detected.
Man dies after falling from farming equipment in Stearns County
A 76-year-old man died after falling off a ladder on the side of a piece of farming equipment in Stearns County on Monday afternoon.