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Sessions to assess ag workforce needs

Seven listening sessions will be held across Minnesota this month to assess employers' workforce needs in agriculture and agribusiness.

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Minn. kicking off 2012 agricultural pest surveys

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is conducting its annual surveys for new and emerging pests in some of the state's key crops.

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Southern Wisconsin's corn crop in danger

An agronomist says much of southern Wisconsin's corn crop could be lost unless the region gets a significant amount of rain in the next week.

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Food stamps, not subsidies, focus of House farm bill debate

Food stamps, not subsidies, focus of House farm bill debate

The House Agriculture Committee met Wednesday for a contentious debate on the size of the food stamp program while generally signing off on the size and scope of commodity programs for farmers.
by Brett Neely

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Parents defend putting children to work on farms

Parents defend putting children to work on farms

Some farmers say the U.S. Labor Department was misguided in its attempts to protect children from farm accidents and are relieved the agency dropped its plans this spring and has promised not to take up the matter again.

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Congress debates the scope of this year's farm bill

This week, Congress will again turn its attention to the farm bill. The Senate passed its version of the bill last month. This time, it's the House Agriculture Committee that will begin considering a different draft of the bill that covers farm subsidies and nutrition programs for the poor. Reporter Brett Neely discussed the key issues in the debate with Morning Edition host Phil Picardi.
by Brett Neely

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Corn drive-through: as convenient as fast food

A farmers market in Apple Valley is putting a twist on selling a summer treat. Pahl's Market is opening its annual corn drive-though.

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'Knee-high by 4th of July' corn not good enough now

'Knee-high by 4th of July' corn not good enough now

"Knee high by the Fourth of July." There's no clear explanation when, where or why the phrase started. It sticks around as a simple rhyme that people love to say. But the phrase has outlived its usefulness.
by Mark Steil

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House unveils its five-year farm and food bill

House unveils its five-year farm and food bill

The House Agriculture Committee is unveiling its approach to a long-term farm and food bill that would reduce spending by some $3.5 billion a year, almost half of that coming from cuts in the federal food stamp program.
by Brett Neely

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Northwest Minnesota counties experiencing drought

Northwest Minnesota counties experiencing drought

While much of Minnesota is a bit soggy after a great deal of rain, the northwestern part of the state is seeing drought conditions take hold. Some crop damage is already reported and experts say unless widespread rain falls this week, the area could soon be in severe drought.
by Dan Gunderson

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