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After decades of draining, some MN farmers look to put water back

After decades of draining, some MN farmers look to put water back

A few Minnesota farmers are testing what may be a better way to irrigate fields and manage water in a changing climate. It may also trigger conflicts.
by Dan Gunderson

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Big feedlots feed big worries in southern Minnesota

Big feedlots feed big worries in southern Minnesota

Lowell Trom sits at the center of a fight over the growth of huge feedlots that some believe are damaging the region's environment and quality of life.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Low corn and soybean prices leave farmers struggling

The state-sponsored program that offers mediation between farmers and lenders has seen its caseload double this year.
by Mark Steil

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Breeders offering corn that's picky about pollen

Breeders offering corn that's picky about pollen

Genetically modified corn pollen carried on the wind can contaminate organic corn fields and cost farmers thousands. One breeder says he's created an organic corn that rejects foreign pollen.
by Dan Gunderson

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Dangerous dance: Farm equipment, power line accidents up in rural MN

Dangerous dance: Farm equipment, power line accidents up in rural MN

Collisions between farm machinery and power poles seem to be on the rise in rural Minnesota. Some worry it's just a matter of time before someone gets seriously hurt.
by Mark Steil

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Video: Why do we celebrate spuds and berries?

Video: Why do we celebrate spuds and berries?

From Hopkins' Raspberry Festival to Barnesville's Potato Days, countless community events revolve around produce. But what's the appeal?
by Nikki Tundel

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The secret to preparing a sheep for a show

The secret to preparing a sheep for a show

Becky Tonne of Grenada, Minn., raises Suffolk sheep. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with her at the Minnesota State Fair about how she prepares her sheep to show.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Activist deploys drones to expose factory farm operations

Activist deploys drones to expose factory farm operations

An independent journalist says he's found a way around the so-called "ag-gag" laws by flying drones over large livestock operations to document animal welfare problems and pollution.
by Peggy Lowe

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