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An odd trend in wheat country: not much wheat

An odd trend in wheat country: not much wheat

Instead of planting the crop that gave the wheat belt its identity, many farmers are opting this year for crops that might be less iconic but are suddenly in demand, such as chickpeas and lentils, used in hummus and healthy snacks.
by The Associated Press

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Climate One: Tesla and the future of cars

Climate One: Tesla and the future of cars

A new program from the Commonwealth Club's "Climate One" series about electric cars, autonomous vehicles and the eccentric entrepreneur Elon Musk.
by MPR News Staff

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Quiz: Can you ID these farm tools?

Quiz: Can you ID these farm tools?

If you found yourself at a farm show, would you know your harvesting bed from your hog handler? What about your bale processor from your grain chute?
by Elizabeth Dunbar and Maria Cardona

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America's credit rating on the line as debt ceiling deadline approaches

America's credit rating on the line as debt ceiling deadline approaches

Congressional leaders are trying hard to assure the financial markets the United States isn't about to default on its debts, but tweets by President Trump suggest the vote may not go smoothly.
by Jim Zarroli

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Prices may drop at Minn. Whole Foods locations

Prices may drop at Minn. Whole Foods locations

Changes to the higher-end grocer could come Monday when Amazon closes on its nearly $14 billion acquisition of the grocery chain.
by Martin Moylan

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'Environmental nightmare' after thousands of Atlantic salmon escape Washington fish farm

'Environmental nightmare' after thousands of Atlantic salmon escape Washington fish farm

Officials blame the failure of a pen near Washington's Cypress Island on high tides caused by the eclipse, but that is being questioned. Fishing boats are scrambling to catch as many as possible.
by Courtney Flatt and John Ryan

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