Agriculture

October 5, 2009 6:00 AM

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack speaking at U of M

Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, will present a lecture at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs and College of Continuing Education, Monday, Oct. 5.

by Cathy Mayfield

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September 30, 2009 6:44 AM

Congress announces $350 million dairy aid package

Amid a crisis of low milk prices and mounting losses in dairy country, lawmakers in Congress have agreed to a $350 million emergency aid package aimed at helping struggling milk farmers.

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September 29, 2009 6:40 AM

University of Minnesota releases new wheat variety

The University of Minnesota is releasing a new wheat variety named Sabin.

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September 28, 2009 5:37 PM

USDA says Minn. soybean harvest behind pace

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says Minnesota's soybean harvest is behind the normal pace for late September.

by Mark Steil

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September 24, 2009 12:23 PM

Cool summer means fewer pumpkins

One central Minnesota grower says his pumpkin harvest will be down about 30 percent compared with last year's bumper crop.

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September 23, 2009 11:59 AM

Biotech beets ruling could impact Red River Valley

A decision by a federal judge to overturn federal approval of a variety of genetically engineered sugar beets could have a big impact on the Red River Valley, where most farmers currently plant that variety.

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September 23, 2009 7:54 AM

Potato blight outbreak in Red River Valley averted

Officials say the threat of widespread potato blight in the Red River Valley appears to be over, at least for this year.

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September 21, 2009 3:14 PM

Global seed company opens Minnetonka headquarters

Syngenta Seeds formally opened its new North American headquarters in Minnetonka this morning.

by Tom Scheck

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September 18, 2009 3:00 AM

Sweetango agreement riles some apple growers

Some independent apple growers aren't happy with the exclusive agreement between the University of Minnesota and one southern Minnesota grower regarding its newest apple, the Sweetango.

by Elizabeth Baier