Agriculture

July 1, 2009 2:19 PM

Urban farming finding increased interest in Twin Cities

We're entering the peak season for Minnesota-grown fruits, vegetables and other produce, and a small but growing amount of the state's food is coming from urban farmers.

by Dan Olson

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June 29, 2009 7:34 PM

Nominees announced for two Minn. agricultural positions

The Obama administration announced nominations for two top state agricultural positions today.

by Madeleine Baran

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June 29, 2009 2:15 PM

Farm runoff blamed for town's contaminated water

The water supply in the city of Park Rapids is contaminated with nitrates, and many suspect the source is the fertilizer used on local farm fields.

by Tom Robertson

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June 29, 2009 11:10 AM

SE Minn. dairy co-op issues recall

The Plainview Milk Products Cooperative is voluntarily recalling some products it sells to companies because they might be contaminated with salmonella.

by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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June 25, 2009 4:58 PM

Beef recalled in Midwest over possible E. coli

JBS Swift Beef Co. has recalled about 41,000 pounds of beef products in Minnesota and several other states because of possible E. coli contamination.

by Madeleine Baran

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June 24, 2009 4:36 PM

Climate bill still faces tough road, despite Peterson's support

A national climate bill took a big step forward today when U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., announced a deal on agricultural issues in the package.

by Mark Steil

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June 19, 2009 10:07 AM

Strawberry farms open for business this weekend

The sweet scent of strawberries will be in the air, as strawberry patches around the region prepare to open for business this weekend.

by Elizabeth Baier

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June 2, 2009 5:00 PM

A great harvest of food movies screening in Minneapolis

Hundreds of people are expected tonight and tomorrow at Minneapolis screenings of a new movie called "Fresh." It's the first of a string of movies due for release this summer about food, and the debate over its place in our lives.

by Euan Kerr