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Sugar Business Threatened by Unfair Trade Practices
Published July 11, 2023
During the House Ways and Means Committee hearing in Minnesota, Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee stressed the need for an aggressive trade agenda. For Kildee, that includes protecting the sugarbeet industry. "Sugar growers support 144,000 jobs over the U.S.and these jobs are…Science-based Trade
Published July 11, 2023
Kimball, Minnesota cattle producer Don Schiefelbein hosted the House Ways and Means Committee on his multi-generational family farm. Schiefelbein, who is a past president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, also testified saying trade agreements must be based on science. "When…USMCA Enforcement Falls Short
Published July 11, 2023
Glenwood, Minnesota dairy farmer Brad Vold was one of the five farm and rural leaders testifying before the Ways and Means Committee. Vold said it is important for the government to negotiate new trade agreements in key markets including Taiwan,…Trade Policy Frustration
Published July 11, 2023
Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith chairs the House Ways and Means trade subcommittee. During the field hearing in Minnesota, Smith criticized the White House trade policies. "Forgive me for expressing my frustration, but the Biden administration is approaching trade with dialogues and…Bipartisanship Still Exists in Congress
Published July 11, 2023
A divided government naturally results in conflict. California Congressman Jimmy Panetta was part of the field hearing on agricultural trade in Minnesota. Panetta said the differences between Democrats and Republicans makes headlines, but bipartisanship still exists in farm policy, especially…Pasture Conditions Improve in SE North Dakota
Published July 11, 2023
At Monango, North Dakota, pastures have greened up after the late-June rains. “The last week of June most of the area caught anywhere from 3.5-to-5.5 inches of rain," said Mark Wagner. "The second cutting of alfalfa is coming on strong…KS Wheat Harvest Well Behind the Normal Pace
Published July 11, 2023
After years of drought, too much rain has sidelined custom harvesters near Dayton, Kansas. Johnson Harvesting co-owner Shawn Johnson says the yields have not been great. "It's been anywhere from mid-20s to low-30s, but we'll have to see now that…Political Airs
Published July 10, 2023
Schiefelbein Farms is the largest seedstock cattle operation in Minnesota and one of the largest in the country. The site that is home to an annual bull sale hosted lawmakers from across the country for the House Ways and Means…Trade Deals Need Enforcement
Published July 10, 2023
Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach hosted the committee in her district. In addition to negotiating new trade agreements, Fischbach said U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai needs to enforce the existing trade deals. "The USMCA has provisions for her to deal with…