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Senate Reintroduces Bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act

Published Yesterday

Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow, Indiana Senator Mike Braun and others reintroduced the Growing Climate Solutions Act. This bill highlights ways farmers can participate in voluntary carbon markets. "Producers can go to the USDA website for comprehensive information on…
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$13.4 Billion Paid Out Through CFAP 2

Published Yesterday

According to the latest data from USDA, more than $13.4 billion has been paid out to farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0. More than 32,000 applications have been approved for Minnesota farmers, totaling $613 million. Corn was responsible…
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Climate Change Proposals Dominate D.C. Discussions

Published April 19, 2021

As the White House prepares for its Leader’s Summit on Climate, climate will dominate the discussions in Washington D.C. The Senate will release an updated bipartisan version of the Growing Climate Solutions Act soon. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow…
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House Ag Committee Meets This Week

Published April 19, 2021

The House Agriculture Committee will meet on Tuesday for a hearing on rural broadband needs and to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022 agriculture budget. The business meeting will happen first, starting at 9 a.m., and the rural broadband hearing will…
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Peterson: Bonnie Will Do Well in the New Role

Published April 19, 2021

Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson thinks Robert Bonnie will do well as the USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Peterson worked with Bonnie in the Obama Administration. "We thought he was knowledgeable, very easy to work…
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Hoeven Meets With USDA Nominee

Published April 19, 2021

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven met with USDA Deputy Secretary-Nominee Jewel Bronaugh and outlined the priorities for state farmers and ranchers. Hoeven wants the Quality Loss Adjustment program to be fully funded and the assistance should be distributed as soon…
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ND Lawmakers Wrapping Up Key Ag Bills

Published April 19, 2021

In Bismarck, a $680 million bonding bill is on the way to Governor Burgum's desk. An amendment that called for $30 million for township roads was taken out of this bill. The North Dakota Legislature also passed $30 million in…
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