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Worthington builds on bioscience niche

Worthington builds on bioscience niche

In Worthington, economic development officials are trying to build on a small but growing biosciences niche. It's been a long haul.
by Mark Steil

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Organic milk low as demand up and farmers struggle

As more consumers are willing to pay premium prices for organic milk, supermarkets are having trouble keeping it on the shelves as high feed and fuel prices have left some organic dairy farmers unable to keep up with demand.

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Seed scarcity could stall corn farmers eager to plant

Seed scarcity could stall corn farmers eager to plant

After a year of extraordinary profits pushed by high corn prices, Minnesota farmers are looking forward to planting season. But hopes of another strong season may be threatened by a scarcity of seed corn.
by Mark Steil

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Labor Dept. backs off new limit on child farm labor

The U.S. Department of Labor has reversed course on a proposed rule that would have limited the sorts of work children are allowed to perform on farms.
by Mark Steil

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$419,000 in disaster aid for Minnesota in USDA package

Missouri and Utah will receive more than one-third of that total after record flooding in both states. Minnesota is in line for $419,400.

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New program to protect water quality; details to be worked out

New program to protect water quality; details to be worked out

Federal officials in St. Paul today announced a collaboration to encourage farmers to address pollution problems in local waters. However, both farmers and environmental activists are cautious about how the new program could work.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Drought hurt Minn. crops more than first thought

Poor weather last year reduced the size of the Minnesota harvest more than previously estimated.
by Mark Steil

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USDA will close 7 offices in Minnesota

Seven Minnesota offices of the U.S. Agriculture Department will close, including a food safety office in Minneapolis which serves five states.
by Mark Steil

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USDA says it will close 259 offices to save $150M

USDA says it will close 259 offices to save $150M

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will close 259 domestic offices, labs and other facilities as part of an effort to save $150 million per year, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Monday.

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FDA steps up testing for fungicide in orange juice

The Food and Drug Administration says it will step up testing for a fungicide that has been found in low levels in orange juice.

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