‘Forage of the future’: Minnesota’s StableFeed makes horse- and eco-friendly hay
StableFeed is creating a sustainable market for hay that nourishes animals with high protein without causing bloating and acts as a natural de-wormer to boot.
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America’s ‘inflation diet’ is starving junk food sales
Half of the cheap-and-tasty paradigm that makes junk food so appealing is collapsing: Many of those guilty-pleasure treats aren’t so cheap anymore.
Minnesota soybean farmers host Southeast Asia buyers as trade war with China persists
Soybean farmers are in dire straits this year as China refuses to buy U.S. soy in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
In the land of cereal, Minnesota’s breakfast upstarts offer substitute for Lucky Charms, Froot Loops
Never mind inflation, shoppers are shelling out up to $10 for a box that lists all the ingredients right on the front.
Americans are drinking less milk, but devouring butter and cheese like never before
For the nation’s leading butter brand, consumer demand for all things health-and-wellness has been an unexpected boon for business.
Retailers like Best Buy, Target offer last-minute shoppers a Santa’s little helper: AI
Best Buy is one of several retailers touting new generative AI capabilities for the holiday season and year-round shopping, a critical tactic for staying relevant and making shopping hassle-free.
Dietary guidelines committee punts on ultra-processed food, a win for food companies
Federal nutrition guidelines likely won’t warn Americans off “ultra-processed” foods after a committee said there’s no clear definition and more study is needed.
Farming is more high-tech than ever. Just ask Land O’Lakes’ chief technology officer
Ultimately, machine learning might become as revolutionary as the tractor itself if it delivers on the promise of offering trusted, data-driven recommendations that lead to lasting benefits for farmers, animals...
Target, Walmart lower prices this year with competing Thanksgiving meal deals
With a month until Turkey Day arrives, Walmart, Target and grocery chains are already putting Thanksgiving meal food and supplies on sale. Earlier this month, Walmart boasted its “inflation-free” turkey...
How Kwik Trip created a cult-like following in the Midwest
The La Crosse, Wisconsin-based convenience store chain, 850 stores and growing, is a cultural icon in its region.