Agriculture

Agriculture
MinnPost: 'A rebuke of science and the promise of sustainable aviation fuel'

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Read this Community Voices piece by FMR Water Program Director Trevor Russell, published by MinnPost in August 2025. Read more
Aerial view of the winding Mississippi River
Ignoring science, undermining public trust: A concerning SAF proposal in Congress

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Ignoring a key emissions measurement known as "indirect land use change" would undermine climate goals, threaten water quality and violate basic scientific principles. Read more
Sediment-laden runoff during spring on bare, brown cropland.
FMR making the case for sustainable aviation fuel in the Strib

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In case you missed it, FMR has been making the case for winter-hardy oilseeds as a river-friendly source for sustainable aviation fuel in the Star Tribune. Read more
Plane wing over river + The Minnesota Star Tribune
How FMR's priorities for the Mississippi River fared — 2025

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Which Mississippi River priorities passed before the deadline? And which ones had to be handled in a special session? Here's a roundup of what happened. Read more
The Minnesota Capitol building exterior with an FMR River Guardians bullhorn in front.. Text says "MNLEG 2025 final update"
Making Minnesota’s SAF tax credit more sustainable

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Winter-hardy oilseeds are our most sustainable near-term option for a lower-carbon jet fuel. Read more
A plane flying against a blue sky. Text says "MNLEG 2025"
Take action: Tell lawmakers to support funding for healthy waters in the Legacy bill

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The bill includes more than $300 million for restoring Minnesota's rivers, lakes, streams and groundwater. But its future is uncertain. Read more
A double-crested cormorant splashing in the water. A text overlay says "MNLEG 2025"
State shines Earth Day spotlight on winter-hardy oilseeds

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These oilseeds could help significantly reduce agriculture pollution — pushing us toward cleaner water. Read more
Forever Green's Mitch Hunter gestures in a pennycress field

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