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Final Numbers Show Smaller Corn, Soybean crops

The Associated Press — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:08:21 +0000

Final estimates confirm Minnesota farmers produced less corn and soybeans in 2011 than 2010.

Minnesota Crop Estimates Show Declines from 2010

The Associated Press — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:47:37 +0000

The latest production and yield estimates for Minnesota's major crops are showing declines from last year's record harvests.

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Frost Adds to Farmers' Woes

Lee Voss — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:54:48 +0000

The overnight freeze is yet another blow to farmers who are trying to salvage their crops this year. We told you recently about the wet conditions hampering crop growth in some areas. Now, the early freeze may actually kill off some of those immature plants.

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Water And Wind Erosion Seriously Affecting Area Farmland [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:35:10 +0000

Our unusual weather is taking it's toll on area crops in more ways than you might think. Dan Martens, the University University of Minnesota Extension Educator in Stearns, Benton and Morrison Counties says water erosion is wreaking havoc on side hills and even flat cropland.

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This Could Be Critical Week For Minnesota Farmers

The Associated Press — Mon, 16 May 2011 21:53:54 +0000

This could be a critical week for Minnesota farmers, who are running late with spring planting due to soggy fields but have a chance to catch up thanks to good weather forecast for the next few days.

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