USDA to curb runoff into Mississippi River in 12 states

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 | 3:24 p.m. CST; updated 4:31 p.m. CST, Tuesday, November 24, 2009

NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it aims to stop agricultural runoff in 41 watersheds in 12 states from ending up in the Mississippi River.

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