Minnesota farmers still assessing damage after hail destroys thousands of acres of crops
The storm came at a time when Renville County was just starting to get consistent rainfall.
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The storm came at a time when Renville County was just starting to get consistent rainfall.
Many farmers are still assessing the damage done by last week’s hailstorm. Some of the worst devastation hit about a hundred miles west of the Twin Cities in Renville County. That's where John Lauritsen talked with a farmer about why it couldn’t have come at a worse time.
In a four-month-long investigation from November 2019 to March 2020, nonprofit animal advocacy organization Animal Outlook says it detailed multiple instances of alleged animal cruelty at a Holden Farms pig breeder in Utica.
A recent NASA study showed climate change could cut corn crop yields by 24% as early as 2030. While traditional farming is innovating, there's one solution in Faribault that grows 365 days a year, no matter the weather outside.
Long summer days can bring heat and they can bring inconsistent rain - both creating challenges for what soil scientists say is the most important layer of our ground: the topsoil. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames learns how climate change could make it even tougher.
Urban Roots hosted the Rivoli Bluff Bash on the east side of St. Paul, showing off their gardens and urban agriculture space that serves as an open-air classroom.
Next week, growing weed in your home has the green light. You can have up to eight plants thanks to the new law legalizing recreational marijuana. But to get started, you need weed seeds.
Big River Farms says the lack of moisture has also hurt cover crop soil, which will be used for next year's growing season.
WCCO's John Lauritsen talked with a pea farmer about why early summer rainfall is a necessity for his crop.
The bill provides $100 million to expand high-speed broadband access across the state as part of the state's goal of ensuring access for all Minnesotans.
The nice weather we're expecting this week is welcome news for farmers. Many of them are behind schedule when it comes to spring planting, due to a cold, wet April.
You’ve likely heard the statement before and noticed it yourself: Overall, Minnesota is getting warmer. So, what does that mean for the future of farming in the state?
The "alarming pace" of increasing greenhouse gas emissions was observed the same year that the planet had one of its warmest years on record.
A factory farm has agreed to pay the Wisconsin Department of Justice $215,000 to settle pollution allegations.
While hepatitis A has not actually been detected on these products, the FDA is urging consumers "out of an abundance of caution" to return the recalled items for a refund.
That includes the cost of land. It's estimated that about 60% of Minnesota farmers have a rental agreement to farm.
Tom Vilsack stopped by the Winfield United Innovation Center in River Falls, Wisconsin to talk about new investments in sustainability.
Tom Vilsack stopped by the Winfield United Innovation Center in River Falls, Wisconsin to talk about new investments in sustainability.
Farmers in southern Minnesota are having a hard time getting their crops across the finish line after a dry season.
The Midwest's humidity isn't kind to the cone-shaped flowers that flavor our favorite beers -- the environment here makes the hops more susceptible to diseases like mildews.
On Saturday, it was 4-H Day at the State Fair, where several kids from across Minnesota are showing off their projects and livestock.
An invasive insect known as the purple carrot-seed moth has been found for the first time in Minnesota, the state's Department of Agriculture announced on Wednesday.
Agriculture agency proposes rules to force food processors to reduce salmonella bacteria found in chicken.
WCCO’s John Lauritsen investigates why you’re not seeing as many bees this summer and what can be done to rebuild their population in your backyard.
Summer heat is helping berries grow, causing people to flock to a blueberry farm in Stillwater.
