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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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Urban farming finding increased interest in Twin Cities

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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Farm runoff blamed for town's contaminated water

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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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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