(Undated) — Rising costs and dry conditions are giving Minnesota farmers a hard time ahead of planting season. The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association says the southwestern part of the state is far behind in soil moisture. Dry conditions in some parts of the state are an environmental challenge, but Minnesota farmers are also at the mercy of rising costs. Over the past week, the cost of diesel fuel has risen by nearly a dollar. An educator at the University of Minnesota said that when fuel prices rise, so do the costs of fertilizer and other crucial farming expenses.
Rising Costs and Dry Conditions Giving MN Farmers a Hard Time Ahead of Planting Season
