OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Restaurants are struggling to deal with higher egg prices and an inability to get enough eggs in the midst of a shortage brought about by a bird flu virus that has wiped out millions of chickens on commercial farms.
BUFFALO, Minn. (AP) — A jury has awarded nearly $2.5 million to Waverly dairy farmers who say stray voltage from their power company's faulty equipment cut deeply into their production.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Starting next month, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources can fine farmers who pump water illegally as much as $20,000 without having to go to court.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — One of the nation's largest egg producers says it will destroy 2 million egg-laying hens in Minnesota due to a deadly bird flu virus.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Late changes to a plan seeking stricter rules on buffer zones separating farmland and public waterways speeds the timeline for compliance and carries possible fines of up to $500 for violators.
St Paul, MN (KROC-AM News) - The ongoing bird flu crisis in Minnesota has led to a decision to cancel all bird exhibitions at county fairs, the Minnesota State Fair, and other gatherings of birds.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Despite cool, wet weather, Minnesota farmers are continuing a spring planting pace well ahead of last year and the five-year average.