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Corn Matters
Published November 4, 2020
2020 has been a year of ups and downs. One resource for farmers and ranchers is the Minnesota Farm and Rural Helpline. Hear more from Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Meg Moynihan in Corn Matters, an update from the Minnesota Corn…Peterson Responds to 2020 Election Results
Published November 4, 2020
In response to the election results, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson thanked Minnesota’s Seventh Congressional District for the support in the last few years. Peterson said they ran a strong and positive campaign, but President Trump winning the district…Sugarbeet Industry: Peterson Election Loss Impacts All Ag
Published November 4, 2020
The sugarbeet industry is disappointed in the results in Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Luther Markwart said it’s not just Minnesota farmers hurt by the loss of House Agriculture Committee Collin Peterson. "Peterson's influence…Basis Bids Remain Unchanged at Local Grain Elevators
Published November 4, 2020
Basis levels at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network remained nearly unchanged from one week ago, while futures prices moved higher resulting in cash prices increasing 10 to 15 cents for corn and spring…A Shift in House Ag Committee Priorities
Published November 4, 2020
With Congressman Collin Peterson out as the chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, the speculation now shifts to who will fill that job. Pro Farmer Washington Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says there are three names in the mix. "It's David Scott…85 Years of Experience No Longer at the Table
Published November 4, 2020
According to The Russell Group President Randy Russell, the agriculture community is losing significant experience from the agriculture committees. "(Kansas Senator) Pat Roberts was in office for 40 years and was the only person to serve as both the House…One Thing is Certain After the Election
Published November 4, 2020
There will be new leadership for the House and Senate Agriculture Committees. With Representative Collin Peterson’s loss, the chairmanship for the House Agriculture Committee is up for grabs. The ranking member on committee, Texas Congressman Michael Conaway, did not seek…The Andersons Lost $1.1 Million in 3Q Report
Published November 4, 2020
That compares to a loss of $4.2 million in the same quarter last year. Ohio-based agribusiness firm is involved ethanol, crop nutrients and rail. Margins improved for their ethanol division with a significant increase in the performance of its five…Smith Returns to Washington
Published November 4, 2020
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith held off Republican challenger Jason Lewis in her bid for reelection. Smith was appointed in 2018 when Senator Al Franken stepped down and won a special election later that year to finish out Franken’s term. Smith…