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Deer disease doesn't deter excitement for hunting experience

Deer disease doesn't deter excitement for hunting experience

With deer hunting opening this week, Minnesotans are also on the lookout for chronic wasting disease, which is a prion disease that affects deer, elk, reindeer, sika deer and moose. In Minnesota, a majority of CWD reports have been in the southeastern part of the state.
by The Associated Press

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Carbon markets drive research in soil carbon storage

Carbon markets drive research in soil carbon storage

A growing number of agri-businesses are offering to pay farmers for practices that store carbon in the soil. But the cost of accurately measuring carbon in fields might be keeping farmers out of the market. Researchers are trying to improve the process.
by Dan Gunderson

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Thousands protest in Glasgow and around the world for action against climate change

Thousands protest in Glasgow and around the world for action against climate change

With one week of the COP26 conference left, people worldwide participated in protests in support of climate change action. Activists say that pledges to cut carbon emissions don't go far enough.
by Sharon Pruitt-Young

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What to know about testing for chronic wasting disease ahead of deer hunting opener

What to know about testing for chronic wasting disease ahead of deer hunting opener

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has reported the first suspected case of chronic wasting disease in a wild deer along the state's western border. The news comes as the state’s firearm deer hunting opener starts Saturday.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Why Christmas trees may be harder to find this year (and what you can do about it)

Why Christmas trees may be harder to find this year (and what you can do about it)

Christmas trees may be in short supply this season due to supply chain issues and extreme weather events. But it's still worth holding out hope for a Christmas miracle.
by Rachel Treisman

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New chronic wasting disease test: Game-changer or unproven?

New chronic wasting disease test: Game-changer or unproven?

As Minnesota officials work to contain the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer, research is developing new technology that can help track the disease. But there's disagreement over how and when to use the technology.
by Dan Gunderson

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