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Agriculture

Congress passes farm bill, defying Bush

Congress passes farm bill, defying Bush

Congress has sent the White House an election-year farm bill that includes a boost in farm subsidies and more money for food stamps amid rising grocery prices.

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House passes election-year farm bill

House passes election-year farm bill

The 318-106 vote for the five-year bill came despite President Bush's promised veto. He says the measure is too expensive and gives too much money to wealthy farmers.

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Ethanol plant proposal divides Eyota

Ethanol plant proposal divides Eyota

A Minnesota company wants to build an ethanol plant in Eyota, a tiny suburb of Rochester.
by Sea Stachura

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House and Senate to vote on national farm bill

House and Senate to vote on national farm bill

The U.S. House and Senate will vote this week on a $300 billion farm bill. Congressional negotiators reached an agreement on a deal last week.
by Minnesota News Network

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Bill Holm named McKnight Distinguished Artist

Bill Holm named McKnight Distinguished Artist

Minneseota writer Bill Holm is celebrating a little. Today the McKnight Foundation named him its 2008 Distinguished Artist.
by Euan Kerr

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Ag. Secretary: President will veto farm bill

Ag. Secretary: President will veto farm bill

It now appears the only way there will be a new farm bill this year is if Congress overrides a presidential veto.
by Mark Steil

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Report warns of agriculture 'bubble'

Report warns of agriculture 'bubble'

A Twin Cities think tank is warning that record prices for farm land and crops could be setting up an "economic bubble" that poses risks for farmers in Minnesota.
by Greta Cunningham

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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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Report: Weather slows spring planting in Minnesota

Report: Weather slows spring planting in Minnesota

The late arrival of spring weather continues to put Minnesota farmers significantly behind schedule for planting corn and soybeans.

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Sugar beet farmers anxiously waiting for sunnier days

Sugar beet farmers anxiously waiting for sunnier days

Sugar beet growers in the Red River Valley are hoping soon for sunshine and warmer temperatures. Early planting is critical for the late season sugar beet crop.
by Dan Gunderson

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