Agriculture

May 15, 2009 4:15 PM

Raising sheep a family affair on one farm

The most recent agricultural census finds a growing number of women farmers in the U.S. It reports a nearly 30 percent increase in women farmers from 2002 to 2007. And for those women raising sheep, being a wool producer comes at a time when the number of knitters fueling the knitting industry is on the rise.

by Ambar Espinoza

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May 12, 2009 3:00 AM

Wet weather delays spring planting in the Red River Valley

Spring planting is nearly finished across much of Minnesota. But in the soggy Red River Valley, many farmers are still waiting to get into the fields.

by Dan Gunderson

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May 6, 2009 2:00 AM

Sugar and corn syrup battle for tastebuds

Sugar is making a comeback. In soft drinks and food, some manufacturers are replacing high fructose corn sweetener with sugar.

by Dan Gunderson

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May 1, 2009 4:20 PM

Flu virus a threat to pork producers, too

While there are no known cases of the H1N1 flu virus being transmitted from pigs to people, the pork industry is worried about the reverse. And they're taking extra steps to protect pigs.

by Tim Nelson

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May 1, 2009 1:37 PM

Swine flu -- what's in a name?

The disease shows no signs of going away, but the name swine flu seems to be disappearing. Government officials at the state and federal level are now using the technical term for the virus: H1N1.

by Curtis Gilbert

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April 26, 2009 10:55 PM

Pork industry assures customers pork is safe

U.S. pork producers, responding to a swine flu outbreak, said Sunday their product is safe and that consumers cannot catch the virus by eating properly cooked food.

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April 17, 2009 8:46 AM

Audit recommends ending ethanol subsidies in Minn.

Minnesota's Legislative Auditor said the state should consider ending its ethanol subsidy. But with the industry suffering a brutal downturn, key lawmakers say there's no way that idea will pass.

by Mark Steil

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April 15, 2009 11:41 AM

Closed beef plant owes back taxes, was fined for waste dumping

A faltering meatpacker in Buffalo Lake is blaming drinking water regulations for his shutdown. But investors and city officials say the company has more serious problems.

by Tim Nelson

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April 6, 2009 4:51 PM

After flooding, Midwest farmers fear repeat of '97

Spring floods are receding for now, but farmers and ranchers in North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota are worried that they're on track for a repeat of the dismal year of 1997.

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April 1, 2009 12:00 AM

After the ethanol bubble

Ethanol was flying high a few years ago. But the industry has fallen on hard times with the economic crisis and the collapse of gasoline prices. A look at the volatile world of ethanol fuel.

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