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Agriculture

Not a stampede, but some find profit in goats

Not a stampede, but some find profit in goats

Farmers in Minnesota began taking a real interest in raising goats about five years ago. Some raise the animals for their meat, and others use them as dairy animals.

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Ginseng farmers hope 'grown in Wisconsin' sells in China

Ginseng farmers hope 'grown in Wisconsin' sells in China

U.S. ginseng growers rely extensively on sales to China, and after years of declining profits due to new competition from Canadian and Chinese farmers, those in Wisconsin are defending their brand and hoping to tap a growing Chinese middle-class market.

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Economist: Agriculture remains strong in Minn.

An economist for the state of Minnesota says agriculture is a solid industry in the state despite the financial crisis that shook the economy.

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The problem of wasted food and how to solve it

The problem of wasted food and how to solve it

A recent study estimated that Americans waste 50 percent more food than they did 30 years ago. Meanwhile, visits to food banks keep increasing suggesting that more can't afford to buy groceries. But some are trying to control the food waste problem.

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Design that can change lives

Design that can change lives

In his book "Out of Poverty," Paul Polak argues that innovative design solutions can do more to help the world's poor than most mainstream poverty eradication programs. He is part of a growing movement focusing on designing and manufacturing low-cost products that can save lives, and help people earn a living, in the developing world.

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Narrow row farming good for some in Minnesota

Narrow row farming good for some in Minnesota

Could Minnesota corn growers increase yield if they reduce spacing between rows by several inches, to 22 inches or less? The answer depends on where their farm is.

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