agriculture

State & Strib connect the dots between crops and water health

by sue rich

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September 8, 2020

The Star Tribune recently covered a report that underscores the connection between water quality and the need to alter what we plant in Minnesota's farm fields. But this report wasn't issued by the usual suspects — now the state is actively calling for profitable clean-water crops. >>

Pinelands-to-potatoes fiasco heads to court

by Trevor Russell

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August 11, 2020

A controversial attempt by of a Fargo-based agribusiness giant to skirt Minnesota‘s environmental laws is going to court – and the stakes are huge. >>

Dead zone 2020: The good, the bad and the algae

by Peter LaFontaine

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August 5, 2020

A smaller-than-average Gulf of Mexico dead zone is cause for celebration — isn't it? >>

Dust in the wind (spreads toxic algae)

by Peter LaFontaine

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July 4, 2020

Pristine lakes in remote parts of Minnesota — and around the country — are beginning to suffer from blooms of toxic algae, and scientists are piecing together a troubling answer as to why. >>

Potato fiasco turns even more rotten

by Peter LaFontaine

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June 2, 2020

According to new disclosures, an enormous scofflaw corporation is trying to skirt basic environmental regulations in order to make billions on ... potatoes. >>

Minneapolis parks are getting the wrong kind of blooms

by Peter LaFontaine

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May 22, 2020

The Parks Department is warning of potentially toxic algae blooms in some of Minneapolis's most-loved lakes. Here's what you need to know. >>

Bake for the river: Kernza in your kitchen

by Peter LaFontaine

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May 19, 2020

For the first time ever, home bakers can get their oven mitts on Kernza flour, a delicious and river-friendly perennial grain. Let us know if you try it out! >>