Agriculture

January 6, 2011 9:04 AM

Fewer apples harvested, prices up in Minnesota

Minnesota harvested fewer apples in 2010. But, growers say prices recovered from a downturn the previous year.

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January 5, 2011 3:00 AM

High grain prices fuel record prices for farmland

The price of farmland in the Upper Midwest begins the new year at record levels, with no sign of a peak yet. High grain prices are giving farmers lots of cash and they're spending it on their favorite asset.

by Mark Steil

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January 3, 2011 7:27 AM

Cleaner tractors get cool reception from farmers

Farm equipment manufacturers are rolling out cleaner tractors to meet stricter new federal air regulations, but many in the industry say the challenge will be getting farmers to put the high-priced models into fields during hard economic times.

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December 29, 2010 6:43 AM

US bison ranchers struggle to meet consumer demand

The deep snow blanketing the Midwest prairie didn't bother the bison on Ed Eichten's ranch one bit. The hardy animals evolved to survive - even thrive - year-round on the open range, and with their big heads, they can plow right through drifts 5-feet tall or more.

by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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December 22, 2010 2:00 AM

Food safety bill passes with exemption for small farms

The Food Safety Modernization Act has passed Congress, strengthening federal oversight of food processing facilities and farms but keeping a controversial exemption for small farms.

by Nancy Lebens

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December 21, 2010 6:12 PM

Agriculture commissioner pick David Frederickson

The state's Department of Agriculture will be in new hands for the first time in 15 years. Gov.-elect Mark Dayton has named former state Senator David Frederickson as the next agriculture commissioner.

by Tom Crann

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December 20, 2010 6:44 PM

Pawlenty requests ag disaster declaration for 4 counties

Gov. Tim Palwenty is asking for a federal agricultural disaster declaration for four Minnesota counties because of significant crop losses.

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December 19, 2010 1:26 PM

Tax cuts package extends ethanol incentives

Ethanol supporters in the Dakotas are praising tax cuts passed last week in Washington for extending alternative fuel incentives.

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December 9, 2010 5:30 AM

Justice pursuing antitrust leads in agribusiness, Varney says

The Justice Department is pursuing several leads on possible anti-competition cases in agribusiness after a series of hearings on the issue, according to Christine Varney, the head of the agency's antitrust division.