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ND FSA Welcomes More Time to Implement Programs

Published Today

The delay in the fourth COVID-19 relief package is giving county Farm Service Agency offices more time to work on the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. "We're thinking just hold off on another program until we can check the box on…
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Hoeven and Northey Discuss Options For ND Farmers

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North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey have discussed the financial challenges facing farmers and ranchers. Hoeven urged Northey to utilize the $14 billion in CCC funding and the remaining Coronavirus Food Assistance Program money to help…
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Lawmakers Ask U.S. Government to Enforce USMCA Dairy Provisions

Published Yesterday

On Thursday, a bipartisan coalition of House lawmakers sent a letter to the U.S. government urging them to enforce provisions in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council are showing support for the effort.…
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Lawmakers Oppose Additional Fertilizer Import Tariffs

Published Yesterday

The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled imports of cheap phosphate fertilizer from Russia and Morocco are likely harming U.S. fertilizer manufacturers, allowing countervailing duties to be implemented. Kansas Senator Jerry Moran and seven other Republican Senators sent a letter to…
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MFU Minute

Published August 12, 2020

Not much was expected out of the third special session of the Minnesota Legislature. Get the details from Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey in the MFU Minute.
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Advisory Committee Reviews Dietary Guidelines

Published August 12, 2020

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is taking testimony on proposed changes. The National Milk Producers Federation was pleased dairy remains its own category and does not allow the inclusion of plant-based drinks or foods. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said…
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MFBF Leader on the Ballot

Published August 12, 2020

Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap is one of two remaining candidates for the Blue Earth County Board. Paap received 34 percent of the vote, leading the way among the five primary candidates. Good Thunder hog farmer Paul FitzSimmons tallied…
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USDA Extends CFAP Deadline, Adds Commodities

Published August 11, 2020

USDA is extending the application deadline for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to September 11. The list of eligible commodities is expanded, now including all sheep. Only lambs and yearlings were eligible previously. The USDA is also releasing the remaining…
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Canola Minute

Published August 10, 2020

This time of year is perfect for getting out to scout for clubroot. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman has more information in this week's Canola Minute.
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Rural Perspectives

Published August 10, 2020

Congress seems to be stuck in the negotiation process for a fourth round of COVID-19 assistance. That’s according to AgCountry Farm Credit Services Government Affairs Senior Vice President Howard Olson. Support for agriculture is included in both the House and…
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