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Education Will be Necessary for New Ag Committee Members
Published December 7, 2022
Agri-Pulse Communications Editor Sara Wyant says there will be a lot of new people writing the next Farm Bill and many of these lawmakers have no agricultural background. "A lot of them have not been involved in writing a farm…Forum Brings Together Ag Leaders
Published December 7, 2022
North Dakota Farm Credit hosted its 14th Biennial Ag Leaders Forum this past week. AgCountry Farm Credit Services CEO Marc Knisely says it’s not often you can find so many state legislators and ag leaders under one roof. "We've hosted…NCI Hosts Grain Industry Emerging Leader Program
Published December 7, 2022
The Northern Crops Institute hosted a Grain Industry Emerging Leader Program this past week. The goal of the course was to help prepare current grain elevator employees for their eventual transition into managerial positions. In addition to the training, participants…A Record Surplus
Published December 7, 2022
For the upcoming biennium, Minnesota will have a record budget surplus of $17.6 billion. “The golden opportunity that we have to make Minnesota an even better and fairer and more inclusive and more prosperous state is there,” said Governor Tim…Income Tax Relief Proposed
Published December 7, 2022
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum delivered a budget proposal to the Legislative Assembly that invest in roads and bridges, workforce development, and tax relief. Bergum said the state is doing incredibly well. "We are blessed as a state compared to virtually…Noem Emphasizes Fiscal Responsibility
Published December 7, 2022
Governor Kristi Noem says South Dakota has grown during her time in office, but the state remains fiscally responsible. “We have become a success story because we keep government limited and live within our means.” During her annual budget address,…Mosaic Cuts Potash Production
Published December 7, 2022
Mosaic is temporarily cutting production at one of its potash mines in Saskatchewan. Company officials said farmer demand has been slower-than-expected in the second half of the year. Current inventories are adequate to meet near-term demand.MN Farm Bureau Hires Public Policy Director
Published December 7, 2022
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation has named Pierce Bennett as its new director of public policy. Bennett comes to MFBFfrom the Livestock Marketing Association where he was the director of government and industry affairs. Bennett is an Ohio native and graduate…Market Transparency Rule in Place
Published December 7, 2022
USDA has issued its final rule implementing a contract library pilot program to improve transparency and competition in the cattle market. Any meatpacker with more than five percent of the annual national cattle supply must report marketing information at the…