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North Dakota Farmer Extends Operations To Africa

A farmer has done so well growing corn, soybeans and grains in North Dakota’s Red River Valley that he’s extending operations to Africa.

2012/12/28

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Police: Duluth Man Killed In Tractor Accident

A Duluth man died in a farm accident sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning, police say.

2012/11/13

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Drought Holds Its Grip As Growers Pivot To Wheat

The worst U.S. drought in decades showed little sign of easing last week as farmers closed out their corn and soybean harvests and turned their attention to winter wheat, which has been struggling to break through the moisture-starved soil in some states, according to a weekly report.

2012/10/25

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Minnesota Projected To Harvest Record Corn Crop

Despite the drought that parched much of the rest of the country, 2012 is shaping up as a pleasant surprise for many Minnesota farmers who are expected to harvest record corn and sugarbeet crops.

2012/10/11

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Minn. Farmers Make Quick Progress On Harvest

Minnesota farmers continue to make rapid progress on corn and soybean harvests, thanks to dry weather.

2012/10/02

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Minn. Farmers Make Quick Progress On Harvest

Minnesota farmers continue to make rapid progress on corn and soybean harvests, thanks to dry weather.

2012/10/01

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Man Dies After Falling Into Hay Baler

A Wisconsin man died in St. Croix County Tuesday evening after falling into a hay baler.

2012/08/22

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High Corn Prices Squeezing Minnesota Ethanol Plants

As the devastating drought continues to force corn prices higher, it’s also pushing one Minnesota ethanol plant to suspend production.

2012/08/14

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Tractor Plowing Ain’t As Easy As It Looks

The Minnesota Plowing Association is in a major competition on Saturday at the Old Time Harvest Steam and Gas Engine Festival.

2012/08/04

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Drought Drives Demand For Minnesota Hay

Fields lined by leafy, green rows of freshly cut alfalfa may just as well be strips of gold, as the essential feed for dairy cows and horses is quickly becoming a huge cash crop for Central Minnesota farmers.

2012/07/25

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U.S. Drought Grows To Cover Widest Area Since ’56

The drought gripping the United States is the widest since 1956, according to new data released Monday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

2012/07/16

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Good MN Corn Crop Won’t Slow Expected Surge In Food Prices

Hold onto your wallets as food prices will definitely be climbing in the coming weeks and months.

2012/07/10

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Minn. Farms Hit By Flooding, Hail Risk Huge Crop Loss

The recent storms that have hit much of the state, didn’t just impact homeowners and businesses. Farmers south and west of the Twin Cities have experienced extensive flood and hail damage. Now, some corn and soybean fields won’t bounce back.

2012/06/28

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Upper Midwest Farmers Have Unique Problems

The mild winter and early spring that were a boon for Upper Midwest farmers are contributing to headaches they are starting to deal with now.

2012/05/25

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Minn. Farmers Make Big Advance Planting Soybeans

Warm weather is helping Minnesota farmers make rapid progress planting soybeans.

2012/05/21

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