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Agriculture

Biden sees bigger role for U.S. farms due to Ukraine war

Biden sees bigger role for U.S. farms due to Ukraine war

President Joe Biden wants to put a spotlight on the spike in food prices from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Democrat plans to travel on Wednesday to an Illinois farm to emphasize how U.S. agricultural exports can relieve the financial pressures being felt worldwide.
by The Associated Press

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New Bemidji State degree draws on Indigenous practices to teach 21st century sustainability

New Bemidji State degree draws on Indigenous practices to teach 21st century sustainability

BSU students can now earn a full degree in Indigenous Sustainability Studies that builds on traditional philosophies and practices while also studying the mainstream sustainability techniques.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Minnesota's Black farmers working to reconnect to land

Minnesota's Black farmers working to reconnect to land

African American farmers in Minnesota are trying to connect with their agricultural roots, and at the same time, build a more sustainable and equitable agricultural system.
by Jon Collins

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First case of human avian flu infection confirmed in Colorado

First case of human avian flu infection confirmed in Colorado

A Colorado man has tested positive for avian flu in the first recent confirmed case of a human infected with the disease that has resulted in the deaths of millions of birds. Minnesota health officials said they've been “actively monitoring” but have not confirmed any cases in humans.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Amid avian flu outbreak, activists decry poultry-killing methods

Amid avian flu outbreak, activists decry poultry-killing methods

How to quickly destroy thousands of chickens or turkeys exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza is an unpleasant problem. Here’s a closer look at how it’s done in Minnesota.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Bird flu spreads from flocks to raptors; what's next?

Bird flu spreads from flocks to raptors; what's next?

Nearly 2 million birds in commercial or backyard flocks have been affected by Avian Influenza or bird flu in Minnesota. Today, the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center confirmed that avian flu has killed 12 wild raptors. What is next and how can we all help prevent the spread? Host Cathy Wurzer talks with Jeff Bender, professor at the University of Minnesota in Environmental Health Sciences and Director of the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Avian influenza deaths in wild birds raise concern about changing virus

Avian influenza deaths in wild birds raise concern about changing virus

Waterfowl carry the avian influenza virus across the country as they migrate, leading to outbreaks in domestic poultry flocks. But this year, the virus is killing more wild birds than past outbreaks. Scientists are trying to understand what that means for the future of this virus.
by Dan Gunderson

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State officials say good preparation limiting impact of avian flu

State officials say good preparation limiting impact of avian flu

Elected officials say efforts are underway to help poultry producers who lose their flocks both financially and through access to mental health support.
by Hannah Yang

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Global finance meeting focuses on war-driven food insecurity

Global finance meeting focuses on war-driven food insecurity

Russia and Ukraine produce roughly 14 percent of the world's wheat supply, according to the United Nations, and the war has resulted in soaring food prices and fears about food security globally.
by The Associated Press

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