New Climate-Friendly Ag Practices Program for Water Quality 06-18-2026

New Climate-Friendly Ag Practices Program for Water Quality 06-18-2026

June 18, 2026 - The application period has just opened for a new MN Dept. of Agriculture program designed to encourage producers to implement sustainable agricultural practices with known, quantifiable greenhouse gas emission reductions. EDED host Karen Wright spoke with Megan Moland, Conservation Programs Administrator for the MN Water Quality Certification Program, about the Climate-friendly Agricultural Practices (CFAP) incentive payments of up to $10,000 to improve and protect water.

Local Food Rescue 6-11-2026

June 11, 2026 - The USA wastes nearly 40% of its food supply, amounting to around 60 million tons per year, or 325 pounds per person. EDED host Karen Wright talked with Tom Polich, Regional Food Rescue Coordinator at Reg. 9, about the unique program for rescuing tons of food in southern Minnesota.

Agricultural and Wastewater Pollution 05282026

May 28, 2026 -  Nutrient pollution from agriculture and other sources persists in many U.S. waterways, affecting both drinking water and the natural environment. Every Day is Earth Day host, Karen Wright, talked with a panel of experts on the issue: Dr. Gurpal Toor, University of Maryland, Dr. Vera Trainer, University of Washington, and Dr. Sandra McLellan, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

National Wildfire Awareness Month_Are you prepared? 05212026

May 21, 2026 - As Climate is changing, the prevalence of wildfires is increasing across the world - with increasing heat, drought and winds - even in Minnesota. Every Day is Earth Day host, Karen Wright, spoke with Wildland Firefighter and founder of SAFE SOSS (a fire mitigation company), about ways to prepare for the upcoming fire season.

Emergency Action Needed as Nitrate Pollution Reaches Crisis Levels 05-07-2026

May 7, 2026 - Science and Environmental Groups sent a letter this week to ask the EPA and HHS to take emergency action as nitrate pollution in water has reached crisis levels. Karen Wright spoke with Dr. Stacy Woods, a co-author of the letter and the research director for the Food & Environment Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists about what action citizens can take this week to address this significant health risk.