First field planting of engineered tobacco announced
Middleton firm Agracetus conducts outdoor trial of disease resistant tobacco in a nearby field ten miles from Middleton. Cetus Corp officials say the test aims to study potential for creating resistant corn, soy, beans and cotton, with field location undisclosed for security. State and federal approvals were obtained last year.
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Survey findings on participation in watershed pollution projects
A Hay River Elk Creek and Galena River survey shows young farmers aged 18 to 35 participate more. Dairy herds above 100, large farms over 300 acres with higher sales also show greater participation. Knowledge and conservation attitude outweigh age farm size and education as participation factors.
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Britain reports first hog cholera outbreak since 1970
Britain's first hog cholera outbreak since 1970 occurred on a Shropshire farm in mid-April and is linked to feeding scraps of imported meat to swine. The Ministry of Agriculture warns licensed garbage feeders to strictly follow swine feeding regulations. Livestock Conservation Institute newsletter.
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Ministry of Agriculture
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Logjam of 1880s gives Taylors Falls lasting fame
The June 1880 log jam on the St. Croix at Taylors Falls drew international attention, with 235 million board feet moving toward Stillwater. Dams, float crews, and steamers battled the bottleneck until reliefs released vast logs, shaping tourism and local economy for a century.
Centennial Celebration Marking 1886 St Croix Logjam
The 150 million board feet logjam on the St Croix River near Taylors Falls Minnesota in June 1886 is cited as the era’s largest. It took 200 men the summer to release and move logs to Stillwater mills. Taylors Falls plans a June 14 to 22 centennial event with a photo from local resident.
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