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Ready to Complete the Farm Bill This Year
Published January 31, 2023
The House Agriculture Committee will hold its organizational meeting in the week ahead. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Chairman Glenn ‘G.T.’ Thompson said he is committed to passing a new farm bill this year. "An extension…More Funding Needed for EPA Staffing
Published January 31, 2023
The trade organization representing the crop protection industry surprisingly wants more funding for the Environmental Protection Agency. CropLife America President and CEO Chris Novak says EPA needs more people to get products registered on a timely basis. "EPA is supposed…Career Moves Announced at RDO Equipment
Published January 31, 2023
RDO Equipment CEO Tim Curoe has announced the promotion of Chris Cooper from COO to the company’s presidency. Adam Gilbertson was selected for anew company role as senior vice president of field technology and innovation. Previously, Gilbertson was the vice…Farm Bill Newcomers
Published January 31, 2023
In the four years since the current farm bill passed, more than 40 percent of the House seats have turned over. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Past President Dan Younggren sees that inexperience as an issue. "We're moving into a whole…Incentive-Based Climate Policy Favored
Published January 31, 2023
USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie says agriculture and environmental interests can find common ground through climate policy. Bonnie spoke at the American Sugarbeet Growers Association Annual Meeting and advocated a carrot versus a stick approach. "Regulations…A Stronger Food Supply Chain
Published January 31, 2023
According to American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Nate Hultgren, agriculture has a simple message. "It is a national security issue if we can't get food to consumers in the grocery store so all commodity groups are talking to Congress about…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published January 30, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson remains optimistic about the soybean market, especially, in light of recent Argentine rains. The value of the U.S. dollar is seeing…TransFARMation: Chance Shares Recovery Story
Published January 30, 2023
On July 18, 2022, 15-year old Chance Jacobson was checking fences. While making a left turn off of the highway on his way home, Chance’s side-by-side was hit by a minivan. The ATV rolled, resulting in severe injuries. “I have…LEAP Conference Honors
Published January 29, 2023
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation recognized four leaders at its Leadership, Education, Advocacy and Promotion Conference. The Promotion and Education Committee presented the Advocate of the Year Award to Paula Mohr, who recently retired as the editor of The Farmer.…