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Linking Farmers for Land Access
Published April 10, 2023
Minnesota FarmLink began 15 years ago with a spreadsheet and an idea. The program is now a legislatively funded tool to connect farmers for employment and land availability. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Livestock Specialist Jim Ostlie says this program has…Supporting Agriculture at the Minnesota Legislature
Published April 10, 2023
Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett says soil health, energy funding, and meat processing support are all issues being addressed at legislature. "What all that looks like, is making sure that our farmers, ranchers, and rural communities…Canola Minute
Published April 10, 2023
In this week's Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman joins us to talk about the use of canola oil in the biofuels industry.Burgum Signs Off on Expanding Snow Removal Budget
Published April 10, 2023
North Dakota Grain Growers Association Executive Director North Dakota Grain Growers Association Dan Wogsland says budget funding for research is a top priority for NDGGA. "A part of HB1020 is the Waldron Hall project, which will greatly benefit our research…North Dakota Legislative Report
Published April 10, 2023
Conference committee deliberation is underway at the legislature. North Dakota Grain Growers Association Executive Director Dan Wogsland has an interest in HB 1020. Listen to this week's North Dakota Legislative Report to hear more.What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published April 10, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the cattle market is continuing to contract highs. "Packers are short bought and that's helping to drive that market." Dry…Fielding Questions
Published April 10, 2023
In this edition of Fielding Questions, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Insurance Specialist Megan Huether discusses the Livestock Risk Protection insurance policy. Fielding Questions is a collaboration between AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red River Farm Network.HPAI Risk on the Agenda This Afternoon
Published April 10, 2023
A meeting will take place in Willmar this afternoon to evaluate the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza and the implications for the new farm bill. The meeting will include Minnesota Senator Tina Smith, Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen, Farm Service…Ag Trade Deficit Forecast
Published April 10, 2023
The current agricultural trade surplus may turn into a deficit later this year. "We're not talking about breaking records each month like we were at this time last year," said Bart Kenner, USDA economist. Kenner said export numbers have slipped…