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Harvest Challenges are a MFP Program Concern

Published Yesterday

The National Corn Growers Association is seeking a new payment formula for the next round of Market Facilitation Program payments. "A National Corn Growers Association study done by the University of Illinois showed a 44 cent per bushel loss to corn…

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Challenging Basis Discussions Ahead of More Trade Aid

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The second round of Market Facilitation Program payments will likely look similar to the initial current payments, according to North Dakota Senator John Hoeven.

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NCGA Seeks New Formula for Trade Mitigation Payments

Published Yesterday

National Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp is asking USDA for a more equitable approach to the next round of Market Facilitation Program payments. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, Chrisp said ethanol and ethanol co-products should be…

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Peterson Not Optimistic on Wolf Bill Senate Passage

Published Yesterday

The U.S. House passed legislation to remove the gray wolf from protection under the Endangered Species Act in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Wyoming. The bill now moves to the Senate floor for a vote. However, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member…

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‘Fake Meat’ Oversight a Step in the Right Direction

Published November 20, 2018

USDA and FDA have announced a plan to jointly oversee production of cell-cultured food products, often referred to as ‘fake meat.’ National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President-Elect Jennifer Houston says this is a step in the right direction. "We feel very…

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McKinney Leads Trade Trip to Thailand and Philippines

Published November 20, 2018

Recently, Ted McKinney, USDA Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, led a trade trip to Thailand and the Philippines. In efforts to sell more U.S. agricultural products to the nations, McKinney says no stone is being…

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MFBF Update

Published November 20, 2018

Here's the latest from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. Recently, MFBF celebrated their 100th Annual Meeting, and president Kevin Paap says educating lawmakers remains a top priority. Hear more of the conversation.

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Bright Spots in Farm Bill Negotiations

Published November 20, 2018

American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice-President Dale Moore says there are bright spots in the farm bill discussions between two of the four principals of the Farm Bill Conference Committee.

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A Troubling Trade Situation

Published November 20, 2018

National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson is troubled by the current trade situation. China needed attention, but Johnson says that’s no reason to pick a fight with the rest of the world. "We expect all of these people that we…

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President Trump Wants Wheeler to Lead the EPA

Published November 19, 2018

President Donald Trump said he plans to nominate Andrew Wheeler to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Wheeler is currently the acting administrator of the agency. Wheeler replaced former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt after Pruitt resigned in July.

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