This study describes a portion of the grain production and movement patterns in Minnesota. 1999 levels of grain and oilseed production were identified as well as livestock populations in individual counties of the state. Animal scientists were consulted to ascribe typical consumption levels by...

Replaced with revised version of paper 10/09/06.

The growth of wind power as an aspect of Minnesota’s portfolio of electricity has been propelled to its current level by policy initiatives at both the federal and state levels. Existing statutes establish requirements for further expansion of wind energy in this state in the years to come....

The growth of wind power as an aspect of Minnesota’s portfolio of electricity has been propelled to its current level by policy initiatives at both the federal and state levels. Existing statutes establish requirements for further expansion of wind energy in this state in the years to come....

Biodiesel is a renewable fuel derived from vegetable oils or animal fats that can substitute for diesel fuel in engines or fuel oil in furnaces. Biodiesel has proven lubricity benefits at low blends and performs well as a substitute for petro-diesel. Blends of biodiesel reduce particulate matter...

This study describes the movements of grain shipments from Minnesota to their final destinations. A sample of approximately 100 (20 percent) of Minnesota grain elevators reported their monthly grain shipments by mode to each of nine destinations from July 1999 to June 2000. The researchers used...

We were asked by the Legislature to conduct "research into the effects feedlots have on the value of nearby property." To do so, we carried out a statistical examination of the interrelationships among residential property sales prices and nearby feedlots in a southwestern Minnesota study area....