U.S. farmers preparing for spring planting are confronting elevated diesel fuel costs that threaten to erode already-thin profit margins on major field crops. Diesel powers nearly every phase of ...

With spring planting beginning around the U.S., it is critical to secure transit, along with the necessary risk‑coverage ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Floodwater from the Red River impacts a farm near Fargo in 2010. Wet springs and flooding can sometimes prevent farmers from ...

As spring rolls in and fields begin to stir with activity, rural roads across the country come alive with the unmistakable signs of planting season. Tractors, sprayers, planters and other large ...

Grow it as a cover crop, or grow it for the market stand. Spinach is a great early spring plant to sow directly in beds. As cover, it stabilizes soil, preventing weeds and erosion, while building soil ...

The dry conditions in some parts of the state are an environmental challenge, but Minnesota farmers are also at the mercy of rising input costs. In particular, the cost of diesel fuel has risen by ...