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MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
In the late 1800s, Americans planted lesser celandine for its bright yellow flowers; it escaped gardens, reached 31 states and covered 400 acres in one Ohio parkLesser celandine, once embraced for its beauty, has turned into a significant environmental challenge across multiple regions. This invasiv...- Stale crackers and cereal can turn crisp again instead of going in the trash; a few minutes in a 425°F oven can drive off enough moisture to revive the crunchReviving your stale dry snacks, like crackers, is simple and effective. Using an oven to eliminate excess moisture can bring back their del...
- In 1999, 17 wind turbines went up on a Minnesota soybean-and-cattle farm; farming continued as turbine leases provided additional incomeSince 1999, rural Minnesota farmers have harnessed wind turbines for financial stability. Each turbine's land lease can bring in between $2...
- In 1880, teacher Wells Cooke began writing down when migrating birds arrived; 90 years later, the project had left millions of records scientists still use todayWells W. Cooke began recording bird migration dates in 1880 using index cards and a network of volunteers. This initiative expanded into a ...
- In 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones patented a refrigerator tough enough for moving trucks; it changed how fresh meat and dairy could travel long distancesIn 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones revolutionized the transportation of perishables by patenting a refrigeration unit specifically for truck...
- USDA field pilots replaced most woodchips with corn cobs in nitrate bioreactors; the 75% corn-cob beds removed nitrate up to 10 times fasterField pilots have demonstrated that corn cobs are highly effective in removing nitrates from farm drainage water. These innovative bioreact...
- Spanish explorer who became the first European to cross the Mississippi River brought 13 pigs from Cuba to Tampa Bay in 1539. Three years later, his herd had grown to 700, and its spread helped turn America into a pork-producing giantHernando de Soto's arrival in Florida in 1539 marked the beginning of a revolution in agriculture as he brought along thirteen pigs. These ...
- Trump's immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota's bruising Senate primaryMinnesota’s Democratic Senate primary pits establishment-backed Angie Craig against progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, with immigration e...
- Power Plate Meals recalls nearly 6,000 pounds of frozen meatloaf products sold in three statesPower Plate meals usda recall: A recall is underway for approximately 5,795 pounds of frozen meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes. Power Pl...
- Surprise $120 checks headed to 9 states under ‘Summer’ program — who qualifies nowFamilies in several states may receive $120 summer food benefits for children through the SUN Bucks program. The support helps parents pay ...
- Minneapolis shooting: Anger against ICE boils, White House unmovedProtest organizers announced plans for over a thousand demonstrations this weekend. The protests follow the death of Renee Good, 37, who wa...
- Judge blocks Trump from freezing $10 billion in child, family aid to five US statesA U.S. judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from freezing over $10 billion in federal funds for childcare and family assi...
- Trump wants to keep farmers happy with cash. They're still worried about the futureAmerican farmers face financial strain from trade disputes. President Trump announced a $12 billion aid package to help offset losses from ...
- The $2.5 billion reason why US is worried about Canada's 'Super Pigs'Canada's 'super pigs,' a hybrid of wild boars and domestic pigs, are poised to invade the northern US. These animals cause significant agri...
- 'Something very historical': Push for diverse Biden CabinetO.J. Semans is one of dozens of tribal officials and voting activists around the country pushing selection of Rep. Deb Haaland, a New Mexic...
- IITs told to bring projects on curbing pollution to DelhiThe Centre has asked the top institutes to station their prototypes and models at IIT Delhi for testing and possible scaling up for use by ...
- Wheat drought that spooked traders seen overblownAt the peak of the drought, some experts were dreading a crop as small as 300 million bushels.
- What agricultural 'ecosystems on steroids' are doing to the airIn a study that identifies a new, "direct fingerprint" of human activity on Earth, scientists have found that agricultural crops play a big...
- Cargill to outsource IT infra operations to TCSThe deal by the Minnesota-headquartered firm with TCS will affect 900 jobs worldwide and the transition will be completed in the next 6-9 m...
- Water scarcity, high food costs to hit poor nationsCountries in short supply of water including China will continue to boost food imports, draining resources in some of the largest agricultu...
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