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Agriculture

Subscription farms boom in Minnesota

Subscription farms boom in Minnesota

The number of CSA farms has grown dramatically in Minnesota, from just eight in 2004 to at least 100 today.
by Jennifer Vogel

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In a Chicago suburb, an indoor farm goes 'mega'

In a Chicago suburb, an indoor farm goes 'mega'

Farming in abandoned warehouses has become a hot trend in the Midwest -- with varying degrees of success -- as more entrepreneurs worldwide experiment with indoor growing systems in attempts to grow more food locally. Now one facility, FarmedHere LLC in suburban Chicago, is attempting to take indoor warehouse farming to the "mega farm" level.

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Minn. farmers to plant more corn in response to rising prices

Minn. farmers to plant more corn in response to rising prices

Minnesota grain farmers will respond to rising corn prices by increasing corn planting this year. Farmers here will increase will increase corn acres by 3 percent. Nationally, corn crop is expected to grow by only 1 percent.
by Mark Steil

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Farmers favor corn over soybeans this year

The U.S. Agriculture Department says Minnesota farmers intend to plant more corn this year than they did in 2012.
by Mark Steil

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Southern Minn. ethanol plant may be sold

An ethanol company says it may sell a plant it owns in Fairmont, in southern Minnesota. It's the latest indication of the ethanol industry's financial troubles.
by Mark Steil

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USDA forecast likely to show more corn acreage

USDA forecast likely to show more corn acreage

The U.S. Agriculture Department will give a preview on Thursday of how many acres of corn and other major crops farmers in Minnesota and elsewhere intend to plant this year.
by Mark Steil

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Snow and rain improve farming outlook

Snow and rain improve farming outlook

The start of spring means the crop planting season is not far away. While the two-year drought is a worry, there have been signs of hope recently. Increased precipitation has helped boost farmers' outlook for this year's crop.
by Mark Steil

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Minn. farmers urged to check crop insurance

Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman is urging farmers to make sure they have enough crop insurance to deal with another possible year of drought.
by Mark Steil

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Fewer requests for farm loan mediation

The number of mediation requests for troubled farm loans fell again last year, reflecting strong grain prices.
by Mark Steil

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Record year for Wis. ag exports in 2012

State officials say Wisconsin exported a record amount of agricultural products in 2012.

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