Agriculture

August 12, 2008 2:59 PM

Moderate drought conditions persist for third summer in a row

Parts of Minnesota are dealing with moderate drought conditions for the third summer in a row. A wet spring gave way to a drier-than-normal summer across much of the state.

by Minnesota News Network

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August 12, 2008 12:48 PM

2008 holds promise for farmers

Despite bad spring weather, the nation's corn crop has recovered. The U.S. Agriculture Department today estimated the Minnesota corn harvest could even set a record.

by Mark Steil

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August 12, 2008 10:22 AM

Farmers could reap a record corn harvest

The U.S. Agriculture Department says Minnesota farmers could harvest a record corn crop this fall. The USDA released its first detailed estimate today of the harvest outlook.

by Mark Steil

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August 11, 2008 8:27 AM

Farmers anticipate positive crop estimate

U.S. Agriculture Department workers have been sampling grain fields the last few weeks and will estimate harvest prospects in a report tomorrow.

by Mark Steil

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August 8, 2008 7:18 AM

Minnesota farmers need rain

The latest Minnesota crop conditions and progress report show portions of central Minnesota with less-than-adequate top soil moisture. The driest areas of the state are near Hutchinson, Willmar, Montivideo and Redwood Falls.

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August 7, 2008 8:11 AM

EPA to announce decision on ethanol mandate

The head of the U.S. EPA will announce today if they will suspend the nation's ethanol mandate, a decision which could have major implications for Minnesota's ethanol industry.

by Mark Steil