Agriculture
U gets grant to develop better corn-based plastic
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association hopes to create new markets for corn, and greener plastic.
Agriculture
U.S. agriculture official: Ball in China's court on trade
Steve Censky gave state's farmers little reason for optimism that the trade war will end soon.
Agriculture
Corn and soybean planting wrapping up in Minnesota, USDA says
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois farms are still lagging far behind, and corn prices are on the rise.
Agriculture
To beat the first frost, Midwestern farmers switch to faster-growing seed
Because of the cool, wet spring and delayed planting, farmers all over the Midwest had to make last-second decisions on what type of seed to plant.
Agriculture
Later than almost ever, Minn. farmers hustle to get crops into soggy fields
Planting late, they're switching seeds, crossing fingers
Agriculture
Patrice Bailey appointed to assistant commissioner job at Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Patrice Bailey wants to change how people of color view agribusiness.
Agriculture
As Trump threatens Mexico, trade war fatigue sets in for Minnesota businesses and farmers
State's farmers, business react: "We can't keep doing this"
Local
FFA alum's critical essay draws national group's attention
"It's an organization that's been so valuable," the essay's author said. "But also it's had a lot of systemic issues that result in barriers to participation."
Agriculture
Minn. farmers brace for another miserable year amid trade fight
Soybean growers will likely need a government bailout for a second year.
Agriculture
Corn planting is behind schedule in Minn., again
State's corn farmers still have time, but more rain is in the forecast.
Agriculture
Landscapers, pest control firms lash out at Minnesota bill that lets 4 cities enforce pesticide rules
Pest control companies oppose the bill, saying it would create a "crazy-quilt" of regulation.
Agriculture
Lawsuit accuses Cargill, Tyson and other meat producers of price-fixing
Minnesota cattlemen's association says it's not sure "why this lawsuit is necessary."
Agriculture
Invasive weed that threatens corn, soybean crops is spreading in Minnesota
Palmer amaranth proliferates quickly, can grow up to 8 feet tall and has a woody stem thick enough to damage farm equipment.
Local
Minnesota farmers kick around big ideas to save small dairies
The trend is the same across the country. Since 2000, more than 64,000 dairies with fewer than 200 cows have closed. Over that same period, the number of mega-dairies — those with 1,000 or more cows — has more than doubled.
Agriculture
Wrenching video from Minn. dairy farmer highlights desperation on the farm
Mark Berg, 26, posted the video on his Facebook page with a note "To the Dairy Community, I know you are hurting, hang in there if you can."
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