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Capitol Report: State of Agriculture and the Rural Economy
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September 22, 2017
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28:31Now PlayingAs the leaves change and crops are harvested, Capitol Report takes a look at the health of the state’s agricultural economy. David Frederickson, Commissioner of Agriculture, joins moderator Shannon Loehrke to talk about the increase to a 20-percent biodiesel blend beginning next year, the department’s work towards improving water quality and the overall health of the agricultural economy.
Senator Bill Weber, R-Luverne, chair of the Agriculture, Rural Development and Housing Policy Committee, provides an update on shrimp aquaculture and offers his perspective on ditch mowing legislation and combating invasive plants like palmer amaranth. He also discusses challenges to the future health of the state’s farm economy.
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