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Agriculture

Farmfest forums: Candidates for governor

Farmfest forums: Candidates for governor

The Farmfest agricultural expo in Redwood County will play host to several forums featuring Election 2022 candidates. On Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., incumbent Gov. Tim Walz and Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen take the stage.
by MPR News Staff

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Farmfest forums: Congressional candidates on agriculture and rural issues

Farmfest forums: Congressional candidates on agriculture and rural issues

The Farmfest agricultural expo in Redwood County will play host to several forums featuring Election 2022 candidates. On Tuesday, several candidates from Minnesota’s 2nd, 6th, 7th and 8th Congressional Districts will discuss issues impacting agriculture and rural parts of the state.

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Farmfest forums: 1st Congressional District candidates

Farmfest forums: 1st Congressional District candidates

The Farmfest agricultural expo in Redwood County will play host to several forums featuring Election 2022 candidates. On Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., candidates for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District seat will speak ahead of an upcoming special election.
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Fargo house will research hemp construction material

Fargo house will research hemp construction material

Two new homes under construction in Fargo are offering researchers a chance to answer questions about the viability of hemp as a construction material. The homes are identical in size and layout, but one has hemp filled walls, while the other has fiberglass insulation.
by Dan Gunderson

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Farmers impacted by severe drought in southern Minnesota

Farmers impacted by severe drought in southern Minnesota

Much of southern Minnesota is abnormally dry with the Twin Cities in a severe drought. The lack of rain is a big concern for farmers as is the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine which is creating volatility in agriculture markets. Kent Thiesse is Farm Management Analyst and Senior Vice President at MinnStar Bank. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about what Minnesota farmers are experiencing.
by Cathy Wurzer, Simone Cazares and Sam Stroozas

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American Crystal Sugar union workers reject contract offer

American Crystal Sugar union workers reject contract offer

Union workers at five American Crystal Sugar Company factories in the Red River Valley have rejected a final contract offer. The Moorhead-based cooperative has agreed to extend the current contract and continue negotiations.
by Dan Gunderson

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