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Environment

Report: Feds Could Do More to Help Protect Farms from Climate Change

By admin | November 26, 2019

By: Mike Moen (Minnesota News Connection)

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Extreme rain events and wide swings in temperatures are just some of the climate-change threats facing Minnesota farmers. And their advocates say federal policymakers need to do more to make sure farmers are protected from crop losses caused by changing weather patterns. This year in Minnesota, many farmers have struggled with the fall harvest due to muddy fields.

Environment

GOP-Backed Farm Bill Would Gut Program Vital to MN Agriculture

By Elizabeth Braun - Minnesota News Connection | May 16, 2018

Farmers across Minnesota are worried about a proposed Farm Bill in Congress that would end a popular conservation program.

Minnesota

Immigrant Families Farming Dreams Become Reality With Non-Profit’s Help

By Mary Turck | December 28, 2017

A shared farm is helping Hmong immigrants make Minnesota a leader in the local foods movement.

Environment

MN Leads Nation In Water Pollution Fight With New Fertilizer Rule For Farmers

By Laurie Stern- Minnesota News Connection | December 28, 2017

Minnesota is the first state in the country to try to limit water pollution by regulating fertilizer application. Scientists are researching the effectiveness of farmers’ choices, from crop rotation to nanotechnology

Immigration

Trump’s Deportation Plan Could Disrupt Ag Industry

By Veronica Carter - Minnesota News Connection | December 20, 2016

A big part of President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign platform was immigration with a promise to deport 11 million people who are undocumented, but some farm groups are saying, “Not so fast.”

Minnesota

Gov Dayton Signs First Major MN Budget Bill

By Michael McIntee | April 15, 2011

State spending for agriculture takes a 11.4 percent budget reduction.

Minnesota

Dayton Appointee Also A Recount Survivor

By Michael McIntee | December 21, 2010

Minnesota Governor-Elect Mark Dayton probably picked his Agriculture Commissioner for his experience in Agriculture. But it probably didn’t hurt that like Dayton, David Frederickson is also the survivor of an election recount.