It now appears the only way there will be a new farm bill this year is if Congress overrides a presidential veto. (05/08/2008)

A Twin Cities think tank is warning that record prices for farm land and crops could be setting up an "economic bubble" that poses risks for farmers in Minnesota. (05/06/2008)

American Crystal Sugar wants to use left over sugar beet pulp to create energy. The project could save the company millions of dollars. (05/06/2008)

The late arrival of spring weather continues to put Minnesota farmers significantly behind schedule for planting corn and soybeans. (05/05/2008)

Sugar beet growers in the Red River Valley are hoping soon for sunshine and warmer temperatures. Early planting is critical for the late season sugar beet crop. (05/03/2008)

A congressional conference committee will work through the weekend to finalize a $300 billion Farm Bill, but the contentious process may end up with a showdown between Congress and the President. (05/02/2008)

Sen. Norm Coleman said he would work to override a threatened presidential veto. (05/01/2008)

A government inspection of slaughterhouses found significant problems with the treatment of cattle and two of the nation's largest beef processors, one of them Minnesota-based Cargill, were slapped with humane handling violations. (04/30/2008)

Many Minnesota farmers have delayed putting crops in the ground due to the recent cold and wet weather. (04/28/2008)

Congressional negotiators say they have a tentative agreement on a multibillion-dollar farm bill. (04/25/2008)

Several lawmakers questioned efforts to increase the content of biodiesel in diesel fuel sold in Minnesota, saying it would increase already rising food prices. (04/24/2008)

Congress passed another one-week extension of the farm bill today, to give lawmakers more time to craft a new bill. (04/24/2008)

Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University and leading expert in economic development, poverty elimination, and environmental sustainability, recently discussed his new book, "Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet" recently at the Commonwealth Club of California. (Midday, 04/22/2008)

Agricultural economists join Midday to discuss the global food supply crisis, what it means for domestic farmers and the implications of using food for fuel. (Midday, 04/22/2008)

When author Don Lee began writing his latest novel, "Wrack and Ruin," he wanted to do something light. He wanted to set the story in a small northern California town, and make one of his characters a farmer. He said the choice of crops was narrow, and one stood out: brussels sprouts. (04/21/2008)