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Agriculture

Turning sugar beets into electricity

Turning sugar beets into electricity

American Crystal Sugar wants to use left over sugar beet pulp to create energy. The project could save the company millions of dollars.
by Dan Gunderson

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Farm Bill agreement in hand

Farm Bill agreement in hand

A congressional conference committee will work through the weekend to finalize a $300 billion Farm Bill, but the contentious process may end up with a showdown between Congress and the President.
by Dan Gunderson

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2 beef processors cited for humane violations

2 beef processors cited for humane violations

A government inspection of slaughterhouses found significant problems with the treatment of cattle and two of the nation's largest beef processors, one of them Minnesota-based Cargill, were slapped with humane handling violations.
by Fred Frommer

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Young farmers talk about the future

This week more than 3,000 high school and college students have been meeting at the University of Minnesota to talk about how the next generation of farmers will impact the industry.
by Tom Crann

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Biodiesel mandate sparks food fight

Biodiesel mandate sparks food fight

Several lawmakers questioned efforts to increase the content of biodiesel in diesel fuel sold in Minnesota, saying it would increase already rising food prices.
by Tom Scheck

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