agriculture

agriculture
Could clean-water crops fuel your flights?

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There's great promise for the use of winter oilseeds as sustainable aviation fuel — but there are also challenges. Read more
Airplane flies over blue river surrounded by yellow flowers
Action alert: Urge lawmakers to support clean-water crops, Forever Green

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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
A close-up of purple perennial flax flowers. Text says "MNLEG 2025"
Webinar: Sustainable Aviation Fuel — How Minnesota can get it right

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How can new, renewable jet fuel — yes, jet fuel — help clean up the river and improve water quality throughout Minnesota? Watch our recorded webinar to find out. Read more
Airplane over river and yellow camelina
Explainer: How jet fuel from crops can help (or hurt) water quality

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Sustainable aviation fuel has the potential to significantly impact water quality. Here are some of the factors that will determine whether those impacts are for the better, or for the worse. Read more
A worker refueling an airplane while standing beneath its wing.
What the new political landscape means for the Mississippi River

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Razor-thin margins, a red tide and plenty of uncertainty. How the 2024 election results impact FMR's 2025 policy goals in the year ahead. Read more
High waters along the tree-lined banks of the Mississippi River in St. Paul
1st flight fueled by winter camelina takes off from MSP

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The crop, winter camelina, grows over the winter and, as a result, boosts both water quality and soil health.  Read more
Delta planes lined up at various gates at MSP Airport.
Local businesses are leading the way on clean-water crops

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Meet some of the businesses across Minnesota working to support a more sustainable, river-friendly agricultural system. Read more
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