Agriculture

Agriculture
Listen: Kernza and the Promise of Perennials

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Brighten up your next morning jog with a special Kernza-centric episode of the Field Work podcast.  >>

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Our position on a proposed MN clean fuel standard

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On January 5, FMR was one of 22 organizations that delivered a letter to the Walz administration detailing our position on the state's proposed clean fuel standard rulemaking process. Here's our letter, which outlines principles that will keep any clean fuel standard true to its name.  >>

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'It's really, really exciting': Clean-water crops are on the verge of something big

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The latest headlines say clean-water crops could finally be taking off.  >>

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Why it's time for a new federal river program (MRRRI) that supports farmers

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When it comes to agriculture, the proposed Mississippi River Restoration & Resilience Initiative would help farmers improve soil, enhance water quality, reduce nutrient loss and boost profitability — goals policymakers of all stripes should agree with.  >>

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Field days provide a Forever Green respite from this dry summer

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This summer has been droughty (and recently, smoky), leaving some conventional crops in trouble. But there are plenty of green growing fields and exciting developments when it comes to some of FMR's favorite clean-water crops. Here's a recap of a few field visits that make us hopeful for our state and our river.  >>

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Water crisis in Des Moines: Why does a river city need wells?

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Des Moines has ample surface water from its two rivers, but contamination from upstream runoff has forced officials to start pivoting to a drastic new plan: drilling $30 million worth of wells.  >>

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Federal Mississippi River initiative takes flight! Sign the petition

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Learn more about how the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative (MRRRI) Act could help restore the Mighty Mississippi. Read more
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