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Farmers Await Start of Spring Planting

The Associated Press — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:44:08 +0000

Despite the sudden warm weather, Minnesota farmers are still waiting for the chance to get into their fields.

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New Rules Look to Limit Diseases Among Livestock [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:55:44 +0000

The USDA is rolling out new rules that aims to keep better records of livestock crossing state lines.

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Conference Kicks Off Farmers' Market Season [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:12:26 +0000

Annual Farmers' Market conference took place in Waite Park.

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Stearns County Among Leaders in Agriculture [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:51:55 +0000

Governor Mark Dayton is proclaiming this week as Minnesota Agriculture Week.

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Group Looks to Get Kids Involved in Agriculture [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:40:26 +0000

Getting kids involved in agriculture is the goal of a new project for one organization near Becker.

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Area Farmers Facing Drought-Like Conditions [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:00:25 +0000

Despite a record-setting year for corn, Minnesota farmers are preparing for drought-like conditions.

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The 46th Annual Farm Show Begins In St. Cloud [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:39:49 +0000

The 2013 Central Minnesota Farm Show is underway now through Thursday.

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First Legal MN Distillery Creates Spirits With Locally Grown Ingredients

Peter Kay — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:56:28 +0000

n what seems to be the next wave of liquor-based entrepreneurship, Minnesota's first legal distillery is up and running and producing a unique spirit; White Water Whiskey.

Panther Distillery in Osakis, is making history in Minne

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Minnesota Projected to Harvest Record Corn Crop

The Associated Press — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:25:43 +0000

Despite the drought that parched the rest of the country, 2012 is shaping up as a pleasant surprise for many Minnesota farmers.

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St. Cloud's Mississippi River Quality Improving, Experts Say [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:00:12 +0000

The Mississippi River is healthier than it was 40 years ago - but there are still concerns, and improvements to be made. That's the word from the "State of the River Report," presented Friday morning at St. Cloud City Hall.

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Freeport Farmer Acquitted in Raw Milk Trial

The Associated Press — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:51:48 +0000

Jurors have acquitted a Minnesota man accused of violating state laws by running a buying club that distributes raw milk from farmers to consumers. The Hennepin County jury on Thursday acquitted Alvin Schlangen on all counts.

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Agriculture Department Wins Grant for Food Safety

The Associated Press — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 13:58:06 +0000

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is getting federal help to more quickly trace contaminated food to grocery stores and other distribution points. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration grants of $600,000 over three years will help the agriculture department quickly remove any contaminated food or recalled products from the marketplace.

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St. Cloud Welcomes German Agricultural Manufacturer

Jim Maurice — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:19:53 +0000

German agricultural manufacturer Geringhoff held a news conference in St. Cloud today (Tuesday) to announce plans to come to the city. It will be their first manufacturing plant in North America.

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New Basil Fungal Disease Found In Minnesota

The Associated Press — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:02:10 +0000

Minnesota gardeners who grow basil for cooking should be aware of a new fungal disease that attacks the herb. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has confirmed the state's first case of basil downy mildew.

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Food Plots May Help Rack Up Success[AUDIO]

Bob Hughes — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 18:45:07 +0000

Todd Amenrud is one of the best in the business, and his tips are priceless!

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4-H – It's Not Just For Farm Kids! [AUDIO]

Bob Hughes — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:49:01 +0000

If you were a 4-H'er years ago (like me), you'll be amazed at what those kids are up to now!

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Think Again If you Think You Know About Water [AUDIO]

Bob Hughes — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:33:13 +0000

As promised, the DNR's Beth Knutson had a lot to tell us about water and what is in it that most of us don't know.

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Corn, Soybean Farmers Worried About Dryness in Minnesota

The Associated Press — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:49:51 +0000

Minnesota corn and soybean farmers are preparing to seed their fields, even as concerns mount over whether the unusually warm weather left enough moisture to yield a decent crop.

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Fergus Falls Goat Chooses Freedom Over Nativity Role

The Associated Press — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:33:18 +0000

The 3-year-old Angora goat was supposed to have a supporting role at Bethlehem Church in Fergus Falls. Instead it escaped its leash Saturday afternoon, and remained on the lam Monday.

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Wind Farm in Paynesville Falls Behind Schedule

The Associated Press — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:48:50 +0000

A wind farm that was to be the first such large-scale operation in central Minnesota is about a year behind schedule.

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