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Cool weather slows MN crops

Cool weather continues to slow crop development in Minnesota.

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USDA announces price increase to help dairy farmers

The Agriculture Department is helping struggling dairy farmers by raising the price paid for milk and cheddar cheese through a dairy price support program.

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Farms used as real world research labs

Farms used as real world research labs

A North Dakota farmer is letting researchers try a new approach to studying the environmental impacts of agriculture by turning his entire farm into a laboratory.
by Dan Gunderson

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Organic farmers hope trucks increase business

Organic farmers hope trucks increase business

Farmers in southeastern Minnesota hope to capitalize on a growing interest in local foods, and have launched a trucking business to haul their produce direct to office buildings in the Twin Cities.
by Sea Stachura

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Farm Service Agency frees up $760 million in loan money

The Farm Service Agency is making $760 million available for approved, but previously unfunded loans.

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DNR officials concerned over thefts of state flower

DNR officials concerned over thefts of state flower

The theft of certain plants is big business nationwide, but the uprooting of Minnesota's state flower has some DNR officials worried.
by Mark Steil

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USDA predicts dip in Wisconsin sweet corn production

USDA predicts dip in Wisconsin sweet corn production

Agriculture officials expect the nation's farmers to produce slightly more sweet corn this year, but less of the crop could come from Wisconsin.

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Minnesota greenhouse using own biomass for energy savings

Minnesota greenhouse using own biomass for energy savings

An award-winning farm and greenhouse business in southeastern Minnesota is using its agricultural waste to heat its facilities.
by Sea Stachura

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New federal farm program off to slow start

New federal farm program off to slow start

The federal farm program offers a new option this year that's seen as a move toward reform, but few farmers are participating.
by Dan Gunderson

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Livestock industry hit hard by high feed costs, weak economy

Livestock industry hit hard by high feed costs, weak economy

The livestock industry is in one of its worst economic slumps in decades. It's hit just about every sector: hogs, dairy, beef and poultry, and it's causing farmers a lot of stress.
by Mark Steil

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