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Harvest looks healthy despite summer drought

Harvest looks healthy despite summer drought

Minnesota farmers are reaping an average harvest despite a scorching summer. MPR's Cathy Wurzer discussed this fall's harvest with Doug Holen of the University of Minnesota Extension Service.

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Organic farmers meet special standards to elude E. coli

Cathy Wurzer spoke with Jim Riddle, organic outreach coordinator at the University of Minnesota about special standards that organic farmers have.

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Ethanol makers search for cheaper raw material

Ethanol makers search for cheaper raw material

There could be a major change underway in how ethanol is made. Several companies want to start producing the alcohol fuel from plant fiber. Most ethanol now is made from corn. How likely is the transition to what's called cellulose ethanol?
by Mark Steil

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A timeline of the ethanol industry

A timeline of the ethanol industry.

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Where the groundwater is

This map shows where the major groundwater aquifers are in Minnesota, compared to where the ethanol plants are located.

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Farmer benefits from ethanol demand

Farmer benefits from ethanol demand

Corn farmer Rod Jorgenson is benefitting from the increase in demand for ethanol.
by Sea Stachura

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Ethanol vs. water: Can both win?

Ethanol vs. water: Can both win?

In Minnesota, ethanol is a favorite among alternative energy advocates. But some scientists say it is a drain on Minnesota's water resources.
by Sea Stachura

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Minnesota researcher helps fight an invasion of mites

Minnesota researcher helps fight an invasion of mites

Life as a beekeeper has been challenging in recent years. Beekeepers are battling the varroa mite. The creature, about the size of head of a pin, has infested bee colonies all over the world.

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Crop report shows timely rain helped

Crop report shows timely rain helped

August rains have helped turn around much of the corn and soybean crop in Minnnesota. The U.S. Agriculture Department estimates state farmers should harvest a crop nearly as large as last year's.
by Mark Steil

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No new corn for the palace

No new corn for the palace

For the first time ever, one of South Dakota's biggest tourist attractions won't change its look because there isn't enough corn to go around. The world's only Corn Palace is being hit hard by the drought.
by Cara Hetland

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