Burcum: Minnesota has spent millions trying to reduce agricultural pollution. It’s not clear it’s working.
- Posted on July 27, 2026
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Burcum: Minnesota has spent millions trying to reduce agricultural pollution. It’s not clear it’s working.
For years, Minnesota has put public money into a promise: that if we ask farmers politely and offer them a modest financial incentive, they’ll strengthen conservation efforts, columnist Jill Burcum writes. A new audit shows it may not be working.
