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After dry summer, Minnesota's harvest is underway and yields already differ

Dave Marquardt surveyed a drought-starved cornfield he hopes to harvest in the coming days on his family farm in Waverly, Minn.

The dividing line appears to be right through the middle of the state, with the northern half enduring lower yields because of the lack of rain in the heart of summer.

Beef prices are surging, but processors are benefiting more than farmers

Tom Pyfferoen has around 200 head of cattle on his Pine Island, Minn., farm.

Four companies control processing and distribution of 80% of U.S. beef, a choke point that is drawing scrutiny from Washington.

Cargill establishes new carbon measures and money to farmers using soil health practices

Cargill announced incentives for farmers to improve carbon absorption in soil.

Climate scientists, food companies and many farmers see the potential of a better soil health system, but debate how — or even if — large-scale farming can actually transition.

Meat, farm workers to get $600 grants in new $700M aid plan

Workers depart the JBS Worthington Pork Plant, donning face masks at the end of their shift Saturday afternoon, April 18, 2020. Meatpacking workers an

Meatpacking workers and farm workers who were severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic will be eligible to get grants of up to $600 per person as part of a new $700 million aid program the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday.

Ban on common insecticide will force Minnesota soybean farmers to find alternatives

Chlorpyrifos, widely used on soybeans, found to pose risks to children, fetuses.

Cattle producers have a beef with 35-year marketing campaign

Cattle producers for 35 years have been bankrolling one of the nation's most iconic marketing campaigns, but now many want to end the program that created the "Beef. It's What's for Dinner" slogan.

Argentina restricts beef exports through October, seeking to halt inflation

Farmers are upset by the move. The nation is one of the world's leading exporters of beef.

China sees another rise in deadly virus among pig herds

An outbreak that began two years ago appeared to be in check but has surged again in recent weeks.

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Protest signs are tied on the fence of the former Roof Depot site during a rally in East Philips in support of an urban farm on Sunday, August 1, 2021

Minneapolis City Council committee resurrects water yard development against activists' wishes

Minneapolis shopping bag fee to resume Oct. 1

Twin Cities Marathon and 10-mile race are back, with COVID protocols

Minnesota child-care providers to receive $300 million in grants

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Timberwolves President Gersson Rosas was fired Wednesday.

Growing discord in Wolves organization fueled dismissal of Rosas

Vikings hope to be inhospitable to Russell Wilson in their home opener

Kaprizov, Wild GM Guerin finalized contract with face-to-face meeting in Florida

Ryan strikes out 11 in five innings as Twins edge Cubs 5-4

Business

Medtronic recalls devices used for treating brain aneurysms

Planned Minn. wind farm to be moved farther from Jeffers Petroglyphs site

New state grants will support Minnesota college students pursuing high-demand careers

At U.S. Bank under Cecere, doing a giant deal takes 'discipline'

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Biden's unforced COVID miscues

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