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Farmers cope with heavy rain and flooding

Heavy rains over the past couple of days have caused rivers to rise, flooded some farm fields, and caused power outages. The storm is moving out today.
by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Steil

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U.S. Senate votes down effort to cut ethanol credit

Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., led the effort to stop the ethanol subsidy, worth $5 billion a year. Minn. Sens. Klobuchar and Franken voted against repeal.
by David Espo

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New farmers seek to strengthen federal programs

New farmers from across the country will be in Washington this week to lobby for more investments to foster the next generation of farmers and ranchers.

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Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack live at the National Press Club

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack live at the National Press Club

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will speak live at the National Press Club in advance of the first meeting of G-20 agricultural ministers later this month. Vilsack will discuss how the United States plans to help deal with rising commodity prices and food shortages worldwide caused by climate change and a weak global economy. The former Iowa governor will also address what he says are misconceptions about U.S. production of biofuels.

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Recovery project aims to bring traditional crops back to White Earth

Recovery project aims to bring traditional crops back to White Earth

The White Earth Land Recovery Project is collecting seeds -- some hundreds of years old -- to expand stock so reservation residents can grow their own food.
by Dan Gunderson

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The outlook for Minnesota crops is finally sunny

The outlook for Minnesota crops is finally sunny

A turn in the weather has allowed Minnesota farmers to plant 95 percent of their corn crops and 75 percent of their soybeans. The outlook for the fall harvest is good.
by Mark Steil

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Rate of milk production slows in Wis., Minn.

The rate of milk production continues to slow in Wisconsin and Minnesota, even as other states show moderate improvement.

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Warmer weather is good news for Minnesota farmers

Warmer weather is good news for Minnesota farmers

Minnesota farmers may have turned the corner on what has been a frustrating spring planting season so far. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with reporter Mark Steil about that and other agricultural issues in his area of southwestern Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Steil

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This could be critical week for Minnesota farmers

This could be critical week for Minnesota farmers

This could be a critical week for Minnesota farmers, who are running late with spring planting due to soggy fields, but have a chance to catch up thanks to good weather forecast for the next few days.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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Franken, Klobuchar propose end to ethanol subsidies

Franken, Klobuchar propose end to ethanol subsidies

Minnesota's two U.S. senators, along with lawmakers from other corn-growing states, have introduced a bill that would gradually end tax subsidies for ethanol producers.
by Brett Neely

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