Agriculture

Across the Corn Belt, showers and thunderstorms extend southwestward from the lower Great Lakes region.  Thunderstorms have weakened since Thursday, when there were numerous reports of wind damage and large hail, mainly in Illinois and Missouri.  Elsewhere, unusually cold, breezy weather—accompanied by snow showers—continues to inhibit fieldwork across the upper Midwest, where Friday’s high temperatures will remain mostly below 40°F.  Despite the chilly weather, moderate to locally major flooding is […]

The Minnesota House approved the Agriculture Budget Bill Thursday. Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee chair Samantha Vang said during the floor session she is proud to present a comprehensive balanced budget that represents both rural and urban farmers, big and small farmers, and for the environment and sustainability of agriculture. “Whether it’s protecting farmers, ensuring our soil remains healthy, or providing food for every Minnesotan, we are making sure Minnesota […]

Earth Day is Saturday and this program concludes our week highlighting the sustainability efforts made in the food supply chain. Like other segments of the ag industry, fruit and vegetable production is going high-tech to improve its environmental footprint.  AppHarvest is an indoor farm that is based in Central Appalachia Travis Parman, the Chief Communications Officer says the company is taking a multi-pronged approach to improve sustainability. AUDIO: Healthy Living […]

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