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Minn. crops continue to develop ahead of average

Minnesota crops continue to thrive as the small grain harvest gets underway and 89 percent of the corn crop is in good or excellent condition.

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Dairy farmers in Wis., Minn. have strong month

Dairy farmers in Wisconsin and Minnesota continue to outpace last year's levels of milk production.

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In 2009, number of ethanol jobs fell with price

The Minnesota Agriculture Department said there were about 6,900 ethanol-related jobs in 2009, down about 20 percent from the previous year.
by Mark Steil

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Wis. agriculture secretary dies in drowning accident

Rod Nilsestuen, who headed the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture since 2003 and was credited with dramatically increasing the state's dairy production, died Wednesday while swimming in Lake Superior. He was 62.

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'Super weeds' gaining resistance to farmers' herbicides

'Super weeds' gaining resistance to farmers' herbicides

Super weeds are a concern because if farmers can't control them it could reduce crop yield, and in turn, profits.
by Mark Steil

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Mini farmers markets thrive in low-income Minneapolis neighborhoods

Mini farmers markets thrive in low-income Minneapolis neighborhoods

Organizers say a growing number of small scare fresh produce markets are starting to transform the diets -- and the economy -- of some of the city's poorest neighborhoods.
by Madeleine Baran

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Minn. crops continue to develop ahead of average

Minnesota crops continue to develop ahead of average despite a stormy week.

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Minnesota blueberries burst out with bumper crop

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says blueberry farms in the Twin Cities metro area and central Minnesota are ready for customers.

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Farmer charged with lying to USDA about moldy beans

A federal grand jury has indicted a northwestern Minnesota farmer, charging that he lied to the U.S. Department of Agriculture about adding moldy beans to a load of already inspected beans to be sent to Honduras.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Warm weather helps Minn. crops; dries damp fields

Above-average temperatures over the past week have benefited Minnesota's major crops and helped to dry out the state's damp fields.

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