Agriculture

May 28, 2008 11:18 AM

Klobuchar pushes funding for plant disease lab

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she'll fight to preserve funding for plant disease research at the University of Minnesota.

by Tom Weber

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May 28, 2008 1:00 AM

Farm bill is mixed news for organic growers

The 2008 farm bill designates more resources to organics than ever, but organic growers won't find relief from one of their thorniest problems: renting land.

by Sea Stachura

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May 23, 2008 8:10 AM

High diesel costs take fun out of farming

Prices for just about everything are rising. But like many other businesses, farmers are finding there is no easy way to deal with the increased cost of fuel.

by Mark Steil

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May 22, 2008 2:35 AM

Ethanol producers defend their value

Ethanol leaders say their industry is under attack and two unlikely groups have joined forces to orchestrate the battle. Oil companies and the grocery association blames ethanol for high food and fuel prices.

by Cara Hetland

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May 21, 2008 11:56 AM

House quickly overrides farm bill veto

President Bush vetoed the $300 billion farm bill on Wednesday, and in short order the House voted to overturn the veto.

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May 15, 2008 3:19 PM

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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May 14, 2008 3:33 PM

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.