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Agriculture

White Earth Nation imposes moratorium on large livestock farms

White Earth Nation imposes moratorium on large livestock farms

The White Earth Tribal Council has imposed a moratorium on animal feedlots within the boundaries of the reservation located in northwestern Minnesota. It’s unclear how the moratorium will affect the regulatory process for such farms.
by Dan Gunderson

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Senate DFLers tap college professor to lead ag committee

Senate DFLers tap college professor to lead ag committee

Sen. Aric Putnam isn’t a farmer and hasn’t worked in agriculture, but starting next month, he’ll chair the Senate Agriculture Committee. Before lawmakers head back to St. Paul, Putnam said he hopes to immerse himself in Minnesota agriculture.
by Dana Ferguson

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U.S. lawmakers skeptical grocery merger will mean lower prices

U.S. lawmakers skeptical grocery merger will mean lower prices

U.S. senators from both parties have expressed skepticism that a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons will lower prices for consumers. But the CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons insisted Tuesday that there will still be competition. They told a hearing that a merger will help them counter growing rivals like Walmart, Costco and Amazon. 
by The Associated Press

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Bird flu outbreak drives Nebraska to cull 1.8 million more chickens

Bird flu outbreak drives Nebraska to cull 1.8 million more chickens

Over 50 million birds have already been killed nationwide as a result of this year's massive outbreak of the disease, which shows no signs of stopping.
by Emma Bowman

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No pardon for Minnesota turkey, but a moment in the spotlight

No pardon for Minnesota turkey, but a moment in the spotlight

The state has a tradition of bypassing the pardon in an effort to highlight the state’s turkey production industry and the importance of nurturing Minnesota families.
by Dana Ferguson

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Regenerative farm research has global interest

Regenerative farm research has global interest

A project designed to study the effects of regenerative agriculture has received funding to expand to other countries. The 1000 farms initiative launched this year in the U.S. It’s now getting global attention.
by Dan Gunderson

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Rising food costs take a bite out of Thanksgiving dinner

Rising food costs take a bite out of Thanksgiving dinner

Americans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples. 
by The Associated Press

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From science fiction to reality, 'no kill' meat may be coming soon

From science fiction to reality, 'no kill' meat may be coming soon

The meat of the future may be cultured directly from animal cells without slaughtering livestock. It's not yet sold in the U.S., but NPR got a tour of a leading start-up and a taste of their chicken.
by Allison Aubrey

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Farmers and immigrant advocates hold out hope for compromise in lame duck session

Farmers and immigrant advocates hold out hope for compromise in lame duck session

Big plans to overhaul the immigration system have stalled yet again. So farmers and other groups are looking to the lame duck session and hoping that more modest proposals can find bipartisan support.
by Joel Rose

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