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Spring planting moving ahead

Spring planting moving ahead

Minnesota farmers are finding the best field conditions of the spring this week, and planting activity is ramping up across the state.
by Mark Steil

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Goats? Minneapolis says no, Seattle says yes

Goats? Minneapolis says no, Seattle says yes

Minneapolis isn't alone in being somewhat reluctant to expand its urban menagerie. Other cities have fought efforts to allow goats and chickens, but urban animal advocates have fought back, superhero-style.
by Madeleine Baran

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Goats in Minneapolis?

Goats in Minneapolis?

Goats aren’t welcome in Minneapolis. That was the clear message from city council members at an April zoning and planning meeting.
by Madeleine Baran

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Future of bio materials topic of Moorhead conference

Business leaders, researchers and investors are meeting Wednesday in Moorhead to talk about the future of bio materials in the region.
by Dan Gunderson

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Milk production lags in Wisconsin, Minnesota

Milk production is picking up across the country, but not so much in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

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U of M to mark 2nd Agriculture Awareness Day

Cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys and sheep will be visiting the heart of an urban college campus.

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Once untouchable, farm subsidies may be on the chopping block

Once untouchable, farm subsidies may be on the chopping block

With both farm profits and federal budget deficits soaring, even strong congressional supporters of farm subsidies say cuts are coming in the 2012 budget.
by Mark Steil

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Mpls. passes plan to expand urban farming

Mpls. passes plan to expand urban farming

A plan to expand urban farming in Minneapolis received final approval from the city council and Mayor R.T. Rybak on Friday.
by Madeleine Baran

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Minn. lawmakers approve Green Acres changes

Minnesota lawmakers have approved changes to a state program meant to hold down property taxes in rural Minnesota.

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