Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen traveled to Benson, Minnesota to meet with farmers and review storm damage. Petersen says it was sobering to see. “There are machine sheds and grain bins gone or severely damaged. It’s a big mess farmers are dealing with.” Petersen says many farmers in west-central Minnesota haven’t turned a wheel for planting. “They’re worried about getting a crop in. The clock is ticking and they have a huge mess to clean up.” Petersen reminds farmers to document losses and report them to the local Farm Service Agency office. Walz will be asking for the USDA to unlock emergency loans in case farmers need to rebuild.
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