This week we talk with Ray Higgins of the Minnesota Timber Producers Association. The timber industry not only contributes several billion dollars to the state’s economy, it also helps keep our forests healthy and sustainable for years to come. First of two parts.
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Looking ahead for ag in 2015
In part 2 of our conversation with ag analyst Kent Thiesse, we talk about the coming year in ag. Things are looking good for livestock, but it could be a tough year for grain.
A look back at ag in 2014
The past year was a year of contrasts for agriculture in Minnesota, says farm management analyst Kent Thiesse. He and Jim talk about the year that was on Rural MN Radio.
What does it mean when legislators retire?
Fourteen members of the Minnesota House of Representatives announced that they would be retiring from the legislature after this year’s session, and political wonks are watching carefully. This changing of the guard can have a lot of impact on the balance of power, not just between parties, but geographically, too. Jim and Marnie discuss this on this week’s Rural MN Radio.
Post legislative wrap up
With the 2014 session wrapped up, Rural MN Radio this week reviews some of the accomplishments of last few months.
USDA Rural Development in the community
This week on Rural MN Radio, Jim and Marnie continue their talk with USDA Rural Development state director Colleen Landkamer. Rural Development helps communities with infrastructure and other programs, but one exciting new mission is local foods.
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