agriculture

Why we're encouraged by MN's new Nutrient Reduction Strategy

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February 16, 2026

The recently revised plan lifts up clean-water crops and continuous living cover as key to addressing nutrient pollution — an approach FMR has advocated for years. Read more

A shallow pond surrounded by agricultural land.

Growing the market for more river-friendly agriculture

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January 15, 2026

Minnesota businesses are utilizing a unique state grants program to support continuous living cover crops. Read more

Gloved hands hold a bag of winter camelina seeds. They are being poured into an unidentifiable, large, green piece of machinery.

Keeping the river front of mind in Minnesota's climate change plan

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November 11, 2025

We’ve already seen improvements to the state's climate change plan as a direct result of our feedback, setting up stronger river protections for the years ahead. Read more

A view from above of the Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

Tell Minnesota: Include river-friendly transportation and farming in the new climate plan

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October 31, 2025

The current draft isn't bad, some improvements would help ensure clean water for all communities. Read more

Floodwaters encroach on buildings and paths at St. Paul's Harriet Island.

What about water quality? 3 takeaways from our time at the SAF Conference

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October 14, 2025

Two members of FMR's Water program attended to be a voice for the river and clean water in discussions around Sustainable Aviation Fuel policy. Read more

FMR's Meghan Anderson and Trevor Russell speaking to attendees at the SAF Conference.

What we like (and what we're not sure about) in MN's latest Nutrient Reduction Strategy draft

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September 11, 2025

This is the state’s flagship plan to address the stubborn, long-running nitrate and phosphorus pollution issues plaguing many of Minnesota’s waters. Read more

Oxygen-starved 'dead zone' in Gulf nearly as big as Connecticut

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August 8, 2025

Shrinking this recurring, humanmade disaster will require a fundamental shift in agriculture practices in the upper Midwest. Read more