Minnesota farmers battle early drought as dry spell threatens crops
Minnesota farmers have encountered drought in recent years, but this growing season presents a new challenge as the problem emerged abnormally early in certain parts of the state.
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Minnesota farmers have encountered drought in recent years, but this growing season presents a new challenge as the problem emerged abnormally early in certain parts of the state.
Four Winona farmers earned first-place awards in the National Corn Yield Contest. They and other farmers from across the country proved once again that they are resilient, innovative, and competitive.
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