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Enlist Genetics to be Sold in South America
Published August 11, 2021
Corteva Agriscience is expanding its Enlist soybean seed lineup to South America. Company officials said Enlist will give South American farmers an option for biotech beans. At this point, Bayer has the majority share of the soybean seed market in…Transportation Dollars in Infrastructure Bill Welcomed
Published August 11, 2021
The Senate-passed infrastructure bill includes money for roads and bridges. There’s also money for rail and ports. National Corn Growers Association President Linder is pleased with this vote. "It is so wonderful to have the investment in infrastructure that will…Progress Made on $3.5 Trillion Budget Resolution
Published August 11, 2021
The Senate approved a ten-year $3.5 trillion budget resolution early Wednesday morning. This was the first step in the reconciliation process which will allow the legislation to pass with a party-line Democratic vote. bill. This bill is expected to include…Ocean Shipping Reform Act Introduced
Published August 11, 2021
South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson has introduced the first major update to the federal regulations for the ocean shipping business since 1998. Ocean carriers have been refusing to accept cargoes for U.S. agricultural exports and sending empty containers back to…Smith Presented With the Beef Checkoff Visionary Award
Published August 11, 2021
The first-ever Beef Checkoff Visionary Award has been presented to Jo Ann Smith of Florida. Smith was the first chair of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board in 1986. Smith was also the first women to be president of the National Cattlemen’s…USDA Fills a Half-Dozen Key Staff Positions
Published August 11, 2021
In the Office of Congressional Relations, Mia Mayberry was appointed deputy director of intergovernmental affairs. Mayberry has been serving as the outreach director for Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar. John Rapp is the new director of the Office of Budget and…Minnesota Wheat Minute
Published August 10, 2021
Minnesota Wheat research plots are being harvest. Find out more from Vice President of Research Melissa Carlson in the latest Minnesota Wheat Minute.MFBF Update
Published August 10, 2021
Membership does matter. That's the message from Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Director of Membership and Marketing Robin Kinney in this week's MFBF Update. Listen now.Senate Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Published August 10, 2021
The Senate has approved a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. The bill will now be considered in the House. This first phase of infrastructure allocates $110 billion for roads and bridges, $16 billion for ports and waterways, $65 billion for…