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State and Federal Regs Discussed at Conference
Published January 28, 2020
State and federal water regulations were a big part of the conversation at the Red River Basin Drainage Conference. Watershed districts and county leaders asked questions about the Minnesota-specific Wetland Conservation Act and the recently announced Navigable Waters Protection Rule.…Red River Valley Watersheds Prep for Spring Thaw
Published January 28, 2020
A wet fall and near to above average snowfall increase the flood risk in the Red River Valley this spring. Red River Watershed Management Board Member Linda Vavra, from the Bois de Sioux watershed district, is paying attention. "Every lake,…Flood Mitigation Highlighted at Drainage Conference
Published January 28, 2020
Tile drainage, ditch design alternatives and water retention are three areas of focus for the Red River Watershed Management Board Technical Advisory Committee. Houston Engineering Incorporated Engineer Jerry Bents says water retention in the right locations can provide flood resiliency.…Ag and Climate Change Discussed in St. Paul
Published January 28, 2020
The Minnesota legislative session won’t start until mid-February, but agricultural issues are already on the table. The House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Committee met this past week for an information-only meeting about climate change. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson…JBS Signs MOU with Chinese Firm
Published January 28, 2020
The Brazilian-based meatpacker, JBS, has signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s WH Group. JBS will supply up to $717 million of fresh beef, pork and poultry to the Chinese meat and food processing company each year. The WH Group…Court Rules on Small Refinery Waivers
Published January 28, 2020
The U.S. Court of Appeals found the EPA’s approval of three small refinery waivers was illegal. The National Corn Growers Association, American Coalition for Ethanol, Renewable Fuels Association and National Farmers Union are behind this lawsuit. North Dakota Farmers Union…Coronavirus Reverberates Throughout the Economy
Published January 28, 2020
Between Sunday and Monday, there was a 65 percent increase in the number of reported coronavirus cases in Mainland China, moving from 2,700 cases to 4,500. More than 100 deaths have been linked to disease. The seriousness of this health…DOJ Investigates Potential Dairy Deal
Published January 28, 2020
The Department of Justice is investigating a possible deal between Dean Foods and Dairy Farmers of America. Dean Foods is seeking bankruptcy protection and there’s speculation DFA is interested in a portion of their business. Antitrust officials are considering the…DeMay Retires
Published January 28, 2020
Mark DeMay, who was a product support representative for Deere and Company, has retired after 46 years on the job. DeMay worked with John Deere dealers and customers throughout the Red River Valley.