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Aggressive Timeline Suggested for EU Trade Deal
Published January 23, 2020
While in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, President Donald Trump said he’d like to finalize a trade deal with the European Union before the 2020 election. With numerous protectionist policies in Europe, Trump admitted it won’t be easy…Dairy Industry Responds to Starbucks Decision
Published January 23, 2020
To be more sustainable, the Starbucks coffee chain plans to offer more plant-based options. That includes a move away from dairy products. Starbucks claims the dairy industry is a major contributor to its carbon footprint. Dairy Management Inc. responded, saying…SDFB Focused on the 2020 Legislative Session
Published January 22, 2020
The South Dakota legislative session is underway. While South Dakota Farm Bureau members and staff are in Austin for the national convention, Executive Director Krystil Smit says the focus is still back home. The first week of session was full…MN Beef Update
Published January 22, 2020
The Minnesota Beef Top of the Class program wrapped up with a trip to Denver. Hear from Starbuck, Minnesota rancher Brady Wulf about the trip in the MN Beef Update.Local Grain Cooperatives Prepare for Busy Spring
Published January 22, 2020
Corn harvest and spring planting will run close together for some North Dakota and Minnesota farmers. Local grain cooperatives are preparing to help make the transition. Maple River Grain and Agronomy assistant general manager Alex Richard says there’s still about…Policy Wins Highlighted at MN Soybean Meeting
Published January 22, 2020
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association held their annual meeting and delegate session ahead of the MN Ag Expo. MSGA President Jamie Beyer highlighted a few 2019 legislative wins for Minnesota’s farmers. "Finding ways to help with rural mental health and…MN Corn Matters
Published January 22, 2020
The Better Fuel Initiative is the focus of this week's Corn Matters. Hear about the initiative from Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member Harold Wolle.MN Dairy Numbers Continue to Dwindle
Published January 22, 2020
In Minnesota, 315 licensed dairy farms exited the industry in 2019. That’s according to data released by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. This is the second year in a row the state has lost more than 300 dairies. 2,448 licensed…Duvall and VanderWal Re-elected
Published January 22, 2020
Delegates re-elected American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall and Vice President Scott VanderWal for their third two-year term. VanderWal served as chair of the meeting on behalf of Duvall, who is grieving the loss of his wife, Bonnie.