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Farmers favor corn over soybeans this year

The U.S. Agriculture Department says Minnesota farmers intend to plant more corn this year than they did in 2012.
by Mark Steil

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Southern Minn. ethanol plant may be sold

An ethanol company says it may sell a plant it owns in Fairmont, in southern Minnesota. It's the latest indication of the ethanol industry's financial troubles.
by Mark Steil

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USDA forecast likely to show more corn acreage

USDA forecast likely to show more corn acreage

The U.S. Agriculture Department will give a preview on Thursday of how many acres of corn and other major crops farmers in Minnesota and elsewhere intend to plant this year.
by Mark Steil

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Snow and rain improve farming outlook

Snow and rain improve farming outlook

The start of spring means the crop planting season is not far away. While the two-year drought is a worry, there have been signs of hope recently. Increased precipitation has helped boost farmers' outlook for this year's crop.
by Mark Steil

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Minn. farmers urged to check crop insurance

Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman is urging farmers to make sure they have enough crop insurance to deal with another possible year of drought.
by Mark Steil

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Fewer requests for farm loan mediation

The number of mediation requests for troubled farm loans fell again last year, reflecting strong grain prices.
by Mark Steil

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Record year for Wis. ag exports in 2012

State officials say Wisconsin exported a record amount of agricultural products in 2012.

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Farmer faces more raw milk charges

Southern Minnesota dairy farmer Michael Hartmann faces three more criminal charges in connection with selling unpasteurized milk and other food products.
by Mark Steil

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Corn shortage idles 20 ethanol plants nationwide

Corn shortage idles 20 ethanol plants nationwide

The persistent drought is taking a toll on producers of ethanol, with corn becoming so scarce that nearly two dozen ethanol plants have been forced to halt production.

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Farm to Cafeteria events planned in Minn.

A series of workshops across the state will encourage more locally grown food in Minnesota schools and cafeterias. The eight workshops begin Monday and run through April.
by Julie Siple

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