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Dry conditions hit some crops hard

Dry conditions hit some crops hard

Minnesota crops suffered more damage last week as hot, mostly dry conditions dominated the weather. The weekly crop report says corn has been especially hard hit.
by Mark Steil

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South Dakota fields look like winter in July

South Dakota fields look like winter in July

Farmers and ranchers from central and western part of state are angry about the fifth year in a row without a crop due to drought. They're selling off livestock because there's no grass to graze. Gov. Mike Rounds asked for disaster declaration for 20 counties and the federal government said farmers could cut hay and graze cattle on land set aside for conservation programs.

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Research study shows biodiesel greener than ethanol

Research study shows biodiesel greener than ethanol

A University of Minnesota study shows that ethanol may not dramatically change the nation's dependence on foreign oil, and it may not be as friendly to the environment as some supporters have claimed.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Drought called 'catastrophic' for region's farmers

Drought called 'catastrophic' for region's farmers

Farmers and ranchers in the Dakotas and western Minnesota are facing their fourth and fifth year of abnormally dry weather. U.S. Sen. Sen. Tim Johnson of South Dakota calls the recent dry spell in the region "catastrophic."
by Tom Crann

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Rain needed across much of the region

Rain needed across much of the region

Drought has settled in across parts of the Dakotas, and dry conditions threaten Minnesota crops.
by Dan Gunderson

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Gypsy moths stalk the North Shore

Gypsy moths stalk the North Shore

The battle is beginning against a small brown moth on Lake Superior's north shore. Minnesota's largest infestation to date of gypsy moths was discovered last year in Lake and Cook counties.
by Bob Kelleher

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Farm installs robotic milkers

Farm installs robotic milkers

Robotic milking machines could help reduce the often crushing workload of operating a dairy farm. At least one Minnesota family is experimenting with the new technology.

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Rising land prices hamper conservation efforts

Rising land prices hamper conservation efforts

Land prices are rising across Minnesota, and that's making it more difficult to convince landowners to enroll in conservation programs.
by Dan Gunderson

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New study targets farm ditches

New study targets farm ditches

A new study finds hundreds of miles of farm drainage ditches don't comply with state law. That's a threat to Minnesota waterways.
by Mark Steil

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A burning hot new market for corn farmers

A burning hot new market for corn farmers

Some corn farmers can't keep up with the demand to dry their corn for use in corn stoves. Such stoves won't ever replace ADM as a global corn market, but they are bringing money into farmers' pockets in a new way.
by Bob Reha

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