Agriculture

February 19, 2008 2:27 PM

New case of bovine TB could downgrade Minn.'s status

Another case of bovine tuberculosis in northern Minnesota will lead to a downgrade in the state's TB status. This is the fourth infected cattle herd since last fall, and the 11th since the disease was first found in 2005.

by Dan Gunderson

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February 12, 2008 1:37 AM

Cashing in on global warming

Thousands of farmers, and a few cities are earning money from climate change. They're trading on the carbon market.

by Dan Gunderson

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February 11, 2008 12:00 AM

President, Congress at odds over farm bill

President Bush is threatening to veto the $286 billion farm bill passed by the House and the Senate because it would raise taxes, and doesn't contain enough reform on subsidy payments to wealthy farmers. Midmorning looks at the issue of who's getting those subsidies, and why the current bill has become so controversial.

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February 6, 2008 9:47 AM

13th Austin meatpacker identified with neurological symptoms

Another meatpacker appears to have developed the neurological symptoms identified in 12 other workers that sparked a nationwide investigation.

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February 4, 2008 10:05 AM

NASA-funded study to examine crops' effect on weather

A new study at South Dakota State University -- and funded by NASA -- will try to find out how a move from corn and soybeans to grasses grown primarily for biofuel would affect the weather.

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February 3, 2008 9:34 AM

Officials warn farmers to be wary of bad seeds

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is warning farmers to be wary of bad seed this spring.

by Dan Gunderson

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January 31, 2008 1:38 AM

The bovine TB challenge

Minnesota faces new sanctions if another case of bovine TB is found. State and federal officials are talking about ways to ease the economic impact on farmers and ranchers.

by Dan Gunderson

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January 30, 2008 4:09 PM

Hog producers losing money

These are difficult days for hog producers. They're not getting much for their pigs and it's costing a lot more to feed the animals.

by Mark Steil

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January 29, 2008 5:00 PM

Texan film director travels to Minnesota looking for votes

It's not just the presidential contenders who are coming to Minnesota looking for votes. Texas director Chris Eska is in Minneapolis to show his film "August Evening" to local moviemakers. Eska hopes the screening will bring in votes for his film which is nominated in two categories in this year's Independent Spirit Awards.

by Euan Kerr