Agriculture

EPA considers tougher regulation of livestock farm pollution
Farmers discuss this year’s drought as Governor Walz proposes a permanent drought relief fund
Christmas tree farmers struggle with drought
In dry, unreliable weather, Indian farmers restore arid land
Minnesota-grown apples: A legacy of hardiness and juiciness enjoyed around the world
New disease affecting apple trees discovered at Dakota, Rice and Scott county orchards
Minnesota FFA hopes to raise interest in agricultural industry at State Fair with newborn animals
Drought relief checks to be sent out to Minnesota farmers this week
State reports invasive species reaches Minn., gardeners asked to report additional sightings
Farmfest kicks off Tuesday in Redwood County
Portion of Minnesota, including metro, in moderate drought
Goats return to Civic Center Park in Burnsville
Minnesota ban on poultry events extended again
State extends temporary ban on poultry events until June
Walz discusses bird flu outbreak during roundtable in Willmar
Minnesota lawmakers approve $1M in emergency bird flu response
For the first time since September 2020, no part of Minnesota is under ‘severe drought’
Senate passes drought relief, animal disease outbreak prevention bill
Minnesota bans poultry sales, exhibitions for 31 days due to H5N1 outbreak
5 counties, 376K birds now affected by H5N1
USDA team coming to Minnesota to help contain bird flu
Bird flu returns to Minnesota poultry farms, first confirmed cases reported in the state since 2015