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Agriculture

Funds to help immigrant farmers are cut

The new farm bill cuts funding for the minority farm outreach program, which has helped some immigrants start farming operations in Minnesota.

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Reaching out to immigrant farmers

In Fairbault, a U.S. Department of Agriculture employee is making a special effort to reach out to Minnesota's growing immigrant population. Gregg Bongard thinks he's discovered a new approach to farming that could change the face of agriculture in the U.S.

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Scientists wonder if chronic wasting disease poses a threat to humans

As concern continues to rise about chronic wasting disease in deer, federal health authorities are investigating the deaths of three hunters in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

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Gubernatorial hopefuls debate ag policy

The four major party endorsed candidates for governor debated farm and rural policy issues Wednesday under a big tent at Farmfest in southwestern Minnesota.

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Congressional candidates vie for Farmfest voters

Congressional candidates from Minnesota's agricultural belt debated at the first day of Farmfest. Candidates from the 1st and 7th Districts talked about the federal deficit, farm policy and other issues at the trade show near Redwood Falls.

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Drought grips parts of Minnesota

Most of Minnesota has had plenty of rain this summer, some areas have had way too much. But the southwest corner of the state is dry. Some areas are as much as five inches below normal rainfall for the year and that's hurting crops.

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