Farmer benefits from ethanol demandSeptember 20, 2006 11:48 AMBy Sea StachuraCorn farmer Rod Jorgenson is benefitting from the increase in demand for ethanol.
Ethanol vs. water: Can both win?September 18, 2006 5:00 AMBy Sea StachuraIn Minnesota, ethanol is a favorite among alternative energy advocates. But some scientists say it is a drain on Minnesota's water resources.
Minnesota researcher helps fight an invasion of mitesSeptember 18, 2006 12:00 AMLife as a beekeeper has been challenging in recent years. Beekeepers are battling the varroa mite. The creature, about the size of head of a pin, has infested bee colonies all over the world.
Crop report shows timely rain helpedSeptember 12, 2006 4:00 PMBy Mark SteilAugust rains have helped turn around much of the corn and soybean crop in Minnnesota. The U.S. Agriculture Department estimates state farmers should harvest a crop nearly as large as last year's.
No new corn for the palaceSeptember 12, 2006 3:00 PMBy Cara HetlandFor the first time ever, one of South Dakota's biggest tourist attractions won't change its look because there isn't enough corn to go around. The world's only Corn Palace is being hit hard by the drought.
Farm state senators press for $6 billion in drought aidSeptember 6, 2006 11:07 PMFarm-state senators are increasing their request for drought relief dollars by half, saying the nation's farmers now need an estimated $6 billion or more in assistance.
Harvest will show wide variation this yearAugust 11, 2006 3:00 PMBy Mark SteilMinnesota's soybean crop suffered most from the summer drought according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Some Minnesota farmers will find their best yields ever next month while may take home half a crop.
High fuel costs affect some more than othersAugust 10, 2006 1:41 PMWhile everyone who drives is feeling the impact of the rising cost of fuel, some businesses like trucking companies and farming operations are being hit even harder.
Farmers on the front lines keeping animals and people healthyAugust 3, 2006 4:00 PMBy Tim PostHealth officials and scientists discussed disease epidemics among animals and humans at a forum Thursday at Farmfest near Redwood Falls.
Farmfest brings together talk of the weather and ag policyAugust 2, 2006 12:00 AMBy Cara HetlandAt the 25th annual Farmfest in Redwood Falls, a couple hundred farmers took a day off Tuesday, to listen to politicians and check out the latest equipment.