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MN Beef Council Elects Board Members

Published April 27, 2018

Six individuals have been elected to serve on the Minnesota Beef Research and Promotion Council. Patricia Erickson of Polk County, Tom Olson of Lake of the Woods County, Dave Marquardt of Wright County, Travis Reith of Murray County, Lori Beckel…
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Hamilton Chairmanship Suspended

Published April 27, 2018

State Representative Rod Hamilton’s chairmanship of the Minnesota House Agriculture Finance Committee has been suspended as allegations of sexual assault are investigated. Hamilton released a statement, denying this accusation. Hamilton is serving his seventh term in the Minnesota House and…
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Pruitt Faces House Subcommittee

Published April 27, 2018

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt was in the hot seat Thursday before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee. In addition to questions about alleged ethics violations, Pruitt discussed the recent uptick in small refinery waivers from the Renewable Fuel Standard. "What's…
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USDA Looking to Fill Veterinarian Shortages

Published April 26, 2018

USDA is seeking veterinarians to join its food safety and inspection team. Acting Deputy Undersecretary for Food Safety Carmen Rottenberg says the Department has a hard time finding veterinarians who specialize in animal husbandry, or food-producing animals. Right now, there…
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USDA Launches Rural Development Website

Published April 26, 2018

USDA has launched a new website to help identify best practices for building rural prosperity. The webpage will highlight strategies that have been used to create jobs, build infrastructure, strengthen partnerships, and promote economic development in rural America. An interactive…
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Turning Cattle Out to Pasture

Published April 26, 2018

Cattle producers are preparing pastures or cover crops for spring turnout. South Dakota State University Extension Cow/Calf Specialist Taylor Grussing says step one is to make sure all cattle have some form of identification. "In addition, usually a blackleg vaccine…
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The Sugarbeet Report

Published April 26, 2018

The Sugarbeet Report is brought to you by SESVanderHave, HELM Agro US and Dow AgroSciences. This week, we visit with SESVanderHave sales manager Nick Revier about last minute planting tips.
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Farm Bill Issues Have Peterson’s Attention

Published April 26, 2018

According to House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson, there could be an amendment to eliminate the sugar program when the bill comes to the House floor. “It sounds like Chairman Conaway is getting some Freedom Caucus people in line.…
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Potato Industry Priorities

Published April 26, 2018

National Potato Council Senior Director of Public Policy Kam Quarles shares an update on the farm bill discussions. Watch the coverage from Capitol Hill in this Facebook Live video. RRFN's Farm Bill Focus coverage is sponsored, in part, by the…
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