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USDA Promotes Mayberry
Published February 9, 2023
Mia Mayberry has been promoted to chief of staff for the undersecretary of marketing and regulatory programs. Most recently, Mayberry was the acting deputy assistant for administration. Before joining USDA, Mayberry was the deputy of outreach for Minnesota Senator Amy…Green Plains Release Year-End Financials
Published February 9, 2023
Green Plains Partners is reporting annual net income of nearly $41 million. That’s a slight increase from last year. The ethanol company said it faced “a challenging environment” last year due to rail delays and weather-related shutdowns. Green Plains operates…LEAD21 Class Includes MN, ND
Published February 9, 2023
A program designed to develop leaders in land grant colleges and their strategic partners has announced its latest class. That list includes University of Minnesota 4-H Program Leader Nancy Hegland, University of Minnesota Family Development Program Leader Mary Jo Katras,…Number Two is #1
Published February 8, 2023
At the North Dakota Livestock Alliance's annual summit, Executive Director Amber Boeshans said livestock is the key to diversifying agriculture in the state. "In North Dakota, we have an opportunity to responsibly add livestock to the state." Animal agriculture is…Biden Highlights Achievements and Aspirations in SOTU
Published February 8, 2023
President Joe Biden faced Congress and the American people Tuesday night to tout his legislative agenda in the State of the Union Address. The economy was part of that message. "Inflation has been a global problem because the pandemic disrupted our…RRFN Interview: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg
Published February 8, 2023
Infrastructure was a large part of President Biden's State of the Union Address Tuesday night. The Red River Farm Network spoke with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about infrastructure, the supply chain, electronic vehicles and renewable fuels. The full interview can…Paris Protest
Published February 8, 2023
Hundreds of farmers brought their tractors to the streets of Paris Wednesday to protest government restrictions on crop protection products. This demonstration follows a European Union court ruling that rejected a French policy allowing sugarbeet farmers to use a previously…Walz Signs Federal Roads Bill
Published February 8, 2023
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed legislation to unlock over $315 million in federal funds to improve roads. The money was allocated to the state last year, but a transportation bill failed to pass during last year’s session.Fischbach Joins Budget Committee
Published February 8, 2023
Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach has been appointed to the House Budget Committee. Fischbach was already a member of the Ways and Means Committee and the Rules Committee.