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Delivery to food shelves will continue during shutdown

Delivery to food shelves will continue during shutdown

Food shelf directors around the state breathed sighs of relief after learning the state government shutdown won't threaten the delivery of tons of food.
by Julie Siple

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Controversial 50-turbine wind farm approved

The State Public Utilities Commission approved a controversial 50-turbine wind farm in Goodhue County.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Corn prices drop on prospect of ample harvest

Corn prices drop on prospect of ample harvest

U.S. and Minnesota farmers have planted more corn than expected and the prospect of an ample harvest is driving prices sharply lower.
by Mark Steil

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Crops growing slowly, but expected to catch up

Crops growing slowly, but expected to catch up

The growth of Minnesota crops are behind where they should be for this time of year, agriculture officials say.
by Mark Steil

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Minnesota's ethanol industry faces uncertain future

Minnesota's ethanol industry faces uncertain future

Not only has ethanol production stalled out in the United States and taken at least a symbolic blow in Congress, what once was billed as the next generation in making ethanol has been slower to build than expected.
by Mark Steil

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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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