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Agriculture

Flood aid passes after rocky start

What leaders thought would be speedy special session to approve a $31.8 million bailout package for flooded areas of northern Minnesota dragged on Thursday after a legislator tried to help farmers in the south. The bill eventually passed both houses unanimously.

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Selling Out to ADM?

Farmers vote soon on whether to sell the state's largest ethanol plant to Archer Daniels Midland.

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Farmers helping farmers

For 11 years, Partners in Progress has helped farmers in the Dakotas and northwest Minnesota stay on the land. Farmers, bankers, and retirees all chip in cash and expertise to help farmers climb out of debt.

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Funds to help immigrant farmers are cut

The new farm bill cuts funding for the minority farm outreach program, which has helped some immigrants start farming operations in Minnesota.

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Reaching out to immigrant farmers

In Fairbault, a U.S. Department of Agriculture employee is making a special effort to reach out to Minnesota's growing immigrant population. Gregg Bongard thinks he's discovered a new approach to farming that could change the face of agriculture in the U.S.

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Gubernatorial hopefuls debate ag policy

The four major party endorsed candidates for governor debated farm and rural policy issues Wednesday under a big tent at Farmfest in southwestern Minnesota.

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Congressional candidates vie for Farmfest voters

Congressional candidates from Minnesota's agricultural belt debated at the first day of Farmfest. Candidates from the 1st and 7th Districts talked about the federal deficit, farm policy and other issues at the trade show near Redwood Falls.

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Drought grips parts of Minnesota

Most of Minnesota has had plenty of rain this summer, some areas have had way too much. But the southwest corner of the state is dry. Some areas are as much as five inches below normal rainfall for the year and that's hurting crops.

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