Minnesota home to first and only Hmong-owned and operated farm in US
Dakota County, Minnesota, is home to the only farm in the U.S. that is completely owned and operated by Hmong farmers.
Hmong farmers shift to life on Minnesota farm
Dakota County is home to the only farm in the U.S. that is completely owned and operated by Hmong farmers. The Hmong American Farmers Association was created in 2011, to address the injustice in food and farming industries around lack of access to land and resources. Nearly a decade later in 2022, the non-profit bought 155 acres of land to grow all sorts of mixed vegetables, fruits, flowers, and more.
Minnesota farmers face planting delays from wet spring
Rain combined with significant snow melt is keeping Minnesota farmers from getting started seeding their corn and soybean fields this spring.
MN farmers face planting delays from wet spring
After back-to-back years when a lack of rain cut production in half for some Minnesota farmers, this April farmers wish the rain would go away. Rain combined with significant snow melt is keeping them from getting started seeding their corn and soybean fields this spring.
Wild hogs: Minnesota hopes to restrict Eurasian pig population
Seeking to reign in the Eurasian wild pig population in Minnesota, lawmakers are set to add new restrictions to the animal's release and transportation throughout the state.
State agencies offering free suicide prevention training to faith leaders
Minnesota is facing a critical shortage of mental health workers, especially in rural parts of the state. In an effort to provide support, the state is turning to a staple in many small communities for help. The Department of Agriculture is offering free suicide prevention trainings to faith leaders this spring. Meg Moynihan from the Department of Agriculture joined the Fox 9 Morning News to discuss the upcoming trainings.
Emerald ash borer found in Faribault County for the first time
Emerald ash borer has now been confirmed in 40 Minnesota counties.
2 Minnesota men accused of falsely selling crops as organic
Two Minnesota farmers are accused of conspiring to sell more than $46 million in chemically treated crops as organic, federal prosecutors announced Friday.
Looking to buy your first farm? A new grant could help with the down payment
Minnesotans looking to purchase their first farm might be able to qualify for a $15,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to help pay for it.
Drought conditions could impact Minnesota Christmas trees for years to come
With the lack of rainfall over the last two years, Christmas tree farmers in Minnesota have been forced to adapt to the changing conditions.
Minnesota man's 2,560-pound pumpkin wins California contest; sets record
A horticulture teacher from Minnesota set a new U.S. record Monday for the heaviest pumpkin after raising a giant gourd weighing 2,560 pounds.
Barges getting stuck on Mississippi River amid drought
Parts of Minnesota are now in "extreme drought," and the ongoing drought is causing problems on the Mississippi River. Barges are getting stuck in the river, which is impacting crop shipments.
Police: Fire at Lynde Greenhouse and Nursery being investigated as arson
Police say the massive fire over the weekend at a popular Maple Grove greenhouse is being investigated as a possible arson.
Risk of wildfires from off-road vehicles, farming equipment, DNR warns
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning about the potential for wildfires to start from equipment and off-road vehicles due to the ongoing drought in central and southern Minnesota.
25 apple orchards in Minnesota to visit this fall
Apple picking is a classic fall activity in Minnesota, with several homegrown varieties available throughout the season. Here are some of the best orchards for your fall frolic!
LuceLine Orchard offers pick-your-own apples, free activities for children
Minnesota is home to more than 120 apple orchards, including LuceLine Orchard in Watertown.
90-year-old Waconia farm store owner shares tips for harvest season: Garden Guy
A local farmer has been gardening and selling her produce in Waconia for decades, and she's offering tips on what to do with all your veggies this harvest season.
New bird flu cases confirmed in Minnesota months after last reported case
Bird flu is back in Minnesota, with a new case confirmed months after it was last previously detected.
Man dies after falling from farming equipment in Stearns County
A 76-year-old man died after falling off a ladder on the side of a piece of farming equipment in Stearns County on Monday afternoon.
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith marks Day 1 at Minnesota State Fair
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith speaks with FOX 9's Hannah Flood on the first day of the Minnesota State Fair.