Agriculture

October 6, 2009 3:28 PM

Experts call for stronger E. coli prevention

Amid heightened concern about E. coli contamination in the nation's beef supply, food safety experts are calling for stronger measures at processing facilities.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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October 6, 2009 8:26 AM

Memorial for Borlaug to be held in Texas today

Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack are to speak at a memorial for Nobel Peace Prize winning agricultural scientist and University of Minnesota alumnus Norman Borlaug.

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October 5, 2009 7:14 PM

Ag Sec. Tom Vilsack wants mandatory recalls on tainted food

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the Obama administration is working to improve food safety.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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October 5, 2009 6:00 AM

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack speaking at U of M

Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, will present a lecture at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs and College of Continuing Education, Monday, Oct. 5.

by Cathy Mayfield

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September 30, 2009 6:44 AM

Congress announces $350 million dairy aid package

Amid a crisis of low milk prices and mounting losses in dairy country, lawmakers in Congress have agreed to a $350 million emergency aid package aimed at helping struggling milk farmers.

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September 29, 2009 6:40 AM

University of Minnesota releases new wheat variety

The University of Minnesota is releasing a new wheat variety named Sabin.

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September 28, 2009 5:37 PM

USDA says Minn. soybean harvest behind pace

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says Minnesota's soybean harvest is behind the normal pace for late September.

by Mark Steil

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September 24, 2009 12:23 PM

Cool summer means fewer pumpkins

One central Minnesota grower says his pumpkin harvest will be down about 30 percent compared with last year's bumper crop.

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September 23, 2009 11:59 AM

Biotech beets ruling could impact Red River Valley

A decision by a federal judge to overturn federal approval of a variety of genetically engineered sugar beets could have a big impact on the Red River Valley, where most farmers currently plant that variety.

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September 23, 2009 7:54 AM

Potato blight outbreak in Red River Valley averted

Officials say the threat of widespread potato blight in the Red River Valley appears to be over, at least for this year.

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