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China cutting U.S. soybean purchases in face of tariffs threat

China cutting U.S. soybean purchases in face of tariffs threat

Chinese buyers are canceling orders for U.S. soybeans, a trend that could deal a blow to American farmers if it continues. Roughly 60 percent of U.S. soybeans are shipped to China.
by The Associated Press

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Farm Bill could undo part of the Affordable Care Act

Farm Bill could undo part of the Affordable Care Act

A provision now in the House's bill would help agricultural groups set up association health plans. Such plans, favored alternatives of the GOP, aim to reduce health care costs for small groups.
by Julie Appleby

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Crop-destroying birds better prey these falcons don't see them

Crop-destroying birds better prey these falcons don't see them

Falcon pest control is gaining popularity, especially among eco-friendly farms. The raptors are trained to scare off pesky birds like starlings, which can cause thousands of dollars in crop damage.
by Esmy Jimenez

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A sign of the future in Morris: Cows + solar panels + fast electric car charger

A sign of the future in Morris: Cows + solar panels + fast electric car charger

Researchers at the University of Minnesota's West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris say solar arrays and electric vehicles could help offset greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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A grass-roots movement for healthy soil spreads among farmers

A grass-roots movement for healthy soil spreads among farmers

America's farmers are digging soil like never before. A movement for "regenerative agriculture" is dedicated to building healthier soil and could even lead to a new eco-label on food.
by Dan Charles

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When robots milk cows, farm families taste freedom

When robots milk cows, farm families taste freedom

On a growing number of dairy farms, cows, not people, decide when they need to be milked. Robots can do the job day or night. For some farm families, the robots free them from rigid milking schedules.
by Dan Charles

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Minnesota farmers endured 5th straight year of thin profits

Minnesota farmers endured 5th straight year of thin profits

A new report says bumper crops and occasional upticks in prices weren't enough to save most Minnesota farmers from a fifth straight year of thin profits in 2017.
by Associated Press

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As milk prices decline, worries about dairy farmer suicides rise

As milk prices decline, worries about dairy farmer suicides rise

The nation's dairy farmers are facing their fourth year of depressed milk prices. The outlook is so bleak, it's increased worries about farmer suicides. One recent outreach effort drew criticism.

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