Flood aid passes after rocky startSeptember 19, 2002 12:00 PMWhat leaders thought would be speedy special session to approve a $31.8 million bailout package for flooded areas of northern Minnesota dragged on Thursday after a legislator tried to help farmers in the south. The bill eventually passed both houses unanimously.
Selling Out to ADM?August 21, 2002 12:00 PMFarmers vote soon on whether to sell the state's largest ethanol plant to Archer Daniels Midland.
Farmers helping farmersAugust 16, 2002 12:00 PMFor 11 years, Partners in Progress has helped farmers in the Dakotas and northwest Minnesota stay on the land. Farmers, bankers, and retirees all chip in cash and expertise to help farmers climb out of debt.
Funds to help immigrant farmers are cutAugust 12, 2002 12:00 PMThe new farm bill cuts funding for the minority farm outreach program, which has helped some immigrants start farming operations in Minnesota.
Reaching out to immigrant farmersAugust 12, 2002 12:00 PMIn Fairbault, a U.S. Department of Agriculture employee is making a special effort to reach out to Minnesota's growing immigrant population. Gregg Bongard thinks he's discovered a new approach to farming that could change the face of agriculture in the U.S.
Scientists wonder if chronic wasting disease poses a threat to humansAugust 7, 2002 12:00 PMAs concern continues to rise about chronic wasting disease in deer, federal health authorities are investigating the deaths of three hunters in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Gubernatorial hopefuls debate ag policyAugust 7, 2002 12:00 PMThe four major party endorsed candidates for governor debated farm and rural policy issues Wednesday under a big tent at Farmfest in southwestern Minnesota.
Congressional candidates vie for Farmfest votersAugust 7, 2002 12:00 PMCongressional candidates from Minnesota's agricultural belt debated at the first day of Farmfest. Candidates from the 1st and 7th Districts talked about the federal deficit, farm policy and other issues at the trade show near Redwood Falls.
Drought grips parts of MinnesotaAugust 2, 2002 12:00 PMMost of Minnesota has had plenty of rain this summer, some areas have had way too much. But the southwest corner of the state is dry. Some areas are as much as five inches below normal rainfall for the year and that's hurting crops.