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Agriculture

Heavy rain interrupts start of Minn. corn harvest

In its weekly crop report, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday that Minnesota's corn harvest advanced only 1 percentage point from the previous week, to 2 percent harvested. That compares with a five-year average of 3 percent.

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Corn and soybean harvests starting in Minnesota

In its weekly crop weather report for Minnesota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday it's receiving its first reports of corn and soybeans being harvested.

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Farmers fear dust rules won't reflect rural life

Farmers fear dust rules won't reflect rural life

farmers are watching a federal debate over whether to clamp down on one of rural life's constant companions - the dust clouds that farm machinery kick up in fields and along unpaved roads.

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U of M dean says 'Troubled Waters' film 'vilifies agriculture'

The film, "Troubled Waters," is about the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico, and pollution from Minnesota that's contributing to the problem. Its premiere was abruptly postponed by the university officials.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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National corn group having call on VeraSun letters

The National Corn Growers Association is coordinating a conference call with attorneys in several states next week regarding letters farmers have received from bankrupt ethanol producer VeraSun Energy Corp. asking for some money back.

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