Bird flu cases detected at 5 Minnesota facilities that hold 376K birds
Cases of bird flu have now been detected at five spots in Minnesota, as worries grow among farmers in the state over the avian flu.
Minnesota farmers' concerns grow over new bird flu strain
Minnesota’s 2015 bird flu outbreak left 9 million turkeys dead after outbreaks in about a quarter of the state’s counties. But this year a new strain of the flu has some farmers even more worried.
University of Minnesota launches new app to connect farmers
A new digital platform, developed by the University of Minnesota extension, is bringing farmers together from across the state.
Police: Worker dies after machine accident at Sustane Natural Fertilizer
A man has been killed after being pulled into a machine and found unresponsive, according to the Cannon Falls Police Department.
Activist group links climate change to increasing crop insurance payments
A new report finds extreme weather is costing taxpayers billions of dollars in crop insurance payouts to farmers, according to the nonprofit, Environmental Working Group (EWG).
Morrison County man killed in grain truck accident
A man was killed Monday when he was run over by a grain truck at farm equipment supplier Sunrise Ag in the city of Buckman.
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.
USDA offering disaster assistance to Minnesota farmers impacted by drought
The USDA will be offering disaster relief to Minnesota farmers impacted by this year's drought, according to state lawmakers.