Agriculture

April 16, 2008 4:29 PM

More pork plant workers getting mysterious illness

The number of mysterious neurological illnesses among workers who processed pig brains at pork plants in Minnesota, Indiana and Nebraska has grown to 24, researchers say.

by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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April 16, 2008 7:19 AM

Study shows rising food prices not connected to price of corn

The Minnesota Corn Growers Association is touting a study conducted by Texas A&M's Agricultural and Food Policy Center that shows corn prices have had little to do with rising food costs.

by Minnesota News Network

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April 16, 2008 1:00 AM

Hog farmers 'trying to survive' soaring corn prices

More than 200 farmers met in Mankato Tuesday to discuss the financial pain that high grain prices are inflicting on livestock producers.

by Mark Steil

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April 14, 2008 2:15 PM

News Cut: Ethanol tax vs. gas tax

For all the talk about the ruin to be caused by the gas tax increase in Minnesota, comparatively little is said in the state these days about the "ethanol tax," which has had a significant impact in the cost of operating a vehicle.

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April 14, 2008 12:01 AM

Cargill says 3Q profit rose 86 percent

Agriculture conglomerate Cargill said on Monday that its third-quarter profit rose 86 percent to $1.03 billion on strong growth in its commodity sourcing and finance business.

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April 11, 2008 11:24 PM

120 year tradition ends in South St. Paul

The last working stockyard in South St. Paul will close Friday after one final cattle auction.

by Tom Weber

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April 9, 2008 2:36 PM

Banking is still personal in some places

Many analysts attribute a strong and healthy financial industry in South Dakota to a strong agriculture economy and small community banks.

by Cara Hetland

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March 31, 2008 5:13 PM

Markets react as farmers say they will plant more wheat, soybeans

If you've noticed the price of food going up, you may be interested in what the U.S. Agriculture Department reported today. The USDA said farmers plan to put more soybeans and wheat in the ground and ease up on corn. That could slow the rise in food prices.

by Mark Steil

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March 27, 2008 12:00 AM

From field to table

Tainted produce, environmental concerns, and rising energy costs are helping feed a growing interest in local food and small farms. Midmorning speaks with two farmers who are trying to change the way we look at food and agriculture.