Princess Kay interview at the Minnesota State Fair
Princess Kay of the Milky Way represents the dairy industry at the Minnesota State Fair.
FFA Day at the Minnesota State Fair
FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg caught up with the Future Farmers of America to discuss agriculture's contribution to the Minnesota State Fair.
'Big Bob' the pig runs away from Ian Leonard
"Big Bob" the pig made a break for it at the Minnesota State Fair on Tuesday.
Shayne Wells at MN State Fair 4-H Livestock Show
FOX 9's Shayne Wells checked out the 4H Livestock Show at the Minnesota State Fair. Thousands of animals, including goats, sheep, bunnies, alpacas and other farm critters come to the Minnesota State Fair every year.
Sunflower fields in full bloom at Lino Lakes farm
A blooming celebration is underway in Lino Lakes. The sunflower fields are blossoming at the Joyer Adventure Farm. The fourth generation family farm is hosting a sunflower festival to celebrate. Visitors can wander the fields, cut their own sunflower and take advantage of the other offerings like the barnyard, kids playground, pick-your-own bouquet field and hayrides. Starting Sept. 21, the pumpkin patch will be open along with a corn maze. The Joyer Adventure Farm is part of the Waldoch Farm Garden Center and will be open Thursday to Sunday. The Garden Center is open Wednesday through Monday.
Local butter sculptor prepares for Minnesota State Fair
Tucked away in his home art studio in Litchfield, Gerry Kulzer creates masterpieces in the form of three-dimensional portrait busts. FOX 9’s Leah Beno was shocked when she walked in the door, and Kulzer asked if he could carve her face during the interview for practice.
MN State Fair will have no live dairy cow births due to bird flu concerns
Cattle in dairy shows must now have a negative H5N1 test and there will be no live dairy calf births at the Miracle of Birth Center.
MN vegetable farmers struggle amid wet summer start
After 23 years of selling lettuce, asparagus, onions, green beans, zucchini and more, Peter’s Pumpkins and Carmen’s Corn farm has seen plenty of changes from Mother Nature.
Owatonna’s Bushel Boy fined nearly $200K for unpaid overtime wages
An indoor farming operation in Owatonna, Minnesota, has been ordered to pay nearly $200,000 in back wages and damages after failing to workers.
Bird flu outbreak in Benton County 'is a concern', Gov. Walz says
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the recent bird flu outbreak detected in Benton County dairy cows last weekend.
Bird flu detected in Benton County dairy cows
Bird flu, known by the medical term H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), was detected in a Benton County dairy cow herd after an outbreak over the weekend, according to state officials.
Parkers Prairie farm accident: 1 dead after machinery falls on him
A man is dead near Parkers Prairie following an accident that happened when a group tried to fix a piece of farming equipment.
Emerald ash borer found in SW Minnesota county for first time
An "emergency quarantine" on wood movement has been enacted after officials confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer for the first time ever in a county in southwestern Minnesota.
MN lawmaker warns cows can 'trample you into dust' during firearm storage debate
A Minnesota lawmaker raised concerns about cows trampling farmers "to dust" as he questioned a new firearm storage bill being considered in the state senate.
Minnesota farmer dead after medical emergency in Mexico
A Minnesota farmer was with friends and family when he passed away due to a medical emergency while on vacation in Mexico.
Unseasonably warm weather changes landscape for farmers, falls
Unseasonably warm weather is changing the landscape of Minnesota as we approach a new year.
Minnesota industrial hemp license applications now open for 2024
Applications for licenses to grow and process industrial amounts of hemp in Minnesota are now open to Minnesotans, subject to restrictions.
MN turkeys being pardoned by President Biden
Two turkeys from Willmar, Minnesota, will be pardoned on Monday by President Joe Biden as part of an annual Thanksgiving tradition. The turkeys will retire to the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences in St. Paul following their time in Washington, D.C.
Plant hardiness zone map updated
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated its plant hardiness zone map. FOX 9's Rose Schmidt reports.
Minnesota farm-to-school program expands
Hutchinson High School expands their farm-to-school meal program, to provide fresh, local food for students. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard reports.