Agriculture

Agriculture
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
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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
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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
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How 6 Mississippi River priorities are faring at the Capitol

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We're into the final weeks of the legislative session. Here's the latest on how our priorities for the Mississippi River are faring. Read more
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Star Tribune publishes FMR, Forever Green commentary on sustainable jet fuel

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It makes the case for winter-hardy oilseeds as the most impactful source of sustainable aviation fuel. Read more
A silhouette of a plane against the sky. A headline from the Minnesota Star Tribune is included next to the plane. It says "Farm to flight: A transformative opportunity for Minnesota’s waters."
MDA unveils latest recipients of clean-water crops grants

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These local businesses and organizations are getting an important financial boost as they work to support clean-water crops. Read more
Gloved hands hold a bag of winter camelina seeds. They are being poured into an unidentifiable, large, green piece of machinery.
'Kernza is one of the solutions': Clean-water crops at the Capitol

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We'll be working with our Forever Green Partnership colleagues to advance two bipartisan proposals related to clean-water crops. Read more
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