Farmers across Minnesota are worried about a proposed Farm Bill in Congress that would end a popular conservation program. Continue Reading →
GOP-Backed Farm Bill Would Gut Program Vital to MN Agriculture
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Immigrant Families Farming Dreams Become Reality With Non-Profit’s Help
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A shared farm is helping Hmong immigrants make Minnesota a leader in the local foods movement. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, Agriculture, New Economy
MN Leads Nation In Water Pollution Fight With New Fertilizer Rule For Farmers
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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 Continue Reading →
Filed under: Environment, Minnesota, Agriculture
Trump’s Deportation Plan Could Disrupt Ag Industry
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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.”
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Filed under: Immigration, Minnesota, Agriculture, Donald Trump
Gov Dayton Signs First Major MN Budget Bill
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State spending for agriculture takes a 11.4 percent budget reduction. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, Agriculture, doug magnus, Ethanol, Farms, Gary Kubly, Mark Dayton, Minnesota
Dayton Appointee Also A Recount Survivor
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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.
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