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SD Corn Growers Review State Policy Priorities

Published Yesterday

The South Dakota Corn Growers Association hosted their annual meeting Saturday in Sioux Falls. Legislative and Industry Affairs Director Teddi Mueller says the South Dakota legislative session is top-of-mind. Property taxes will be a priority this year, with a move…
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MN Lawmakers Focus on Dairy in Upcoming Hearing

Published January 18, 2019

Committee hearings are underway in the Minnesota legislature. House Ag, Food, Finance and Policy Committee Chair Jeanne Poppe says early discussions are focused around agricultural research training and the 2018 Farm Bill. There will be a committee hearing on the…
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New Faces Coming to House Ag Committee

Published January 18, 2019

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson will have a lot of new faces on his committee. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced 12 freshmen members will join the committee. The new members come from rural and urban areas, including Iowa,…
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Fed Releases Ag Credit Outlook

Published January 18, 2019

In the fourth quarter of 2018, the number of non-real estate farm loans was up eight percent from a year ago. In addition, the size of individual loans increased. The Federal Reserve’s Agricultural Finance Outlook says the year-over-year volume of…
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Dry Bean Scene

Published January 17, 2019

Despite the ongoing partial government shutdown, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts says Congress is trying to implement portions of the new farm bill. Hear more in this week's Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
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ND Legislative Report

Published January 17, 2019

It's routine work for the committees during early days of the session, but for lawmakers it's time to introduce bills. Hear more in the North Dakota Legislative Report, made possible by NDFB, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association, North Dakota Corn…
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MFU Minute

Published January 17, 2019

As the Minnesota legislative session beings, there is optimism for Rural America. Hear more from Membership and Outreach Director Bruce Miller.
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More Efforts Underway at USDA During the Shutdown

Published January 17, 2019

In addition to the temporary opening of Farm Service Agency offices, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven tells the Red River Farm Network there are efforts underway to help farmers and others who rely on USDA during the partial government shutdown.…
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FCS Leaders Present Ag Outlook for 2019

Published January 17, 2019

The leaders of three Farm Credit System banks, including AgCountry Farm Credit Services President and CEO Marc Knisely, were in Washington, D.C. Wednesday to present the agricultural credit outlook for 2019. Knisely said large commodity supplies are impacting prices across-the-board,…
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Wheeler Addresses E15 at Senate Confirmation Hearing

Published January 17, 2019

Environmental Protection Agency acting administrator Andrew Wheeler has been nominated to lead the agency. During a Senate confirmation hearing, Wheeler emphasized the importance of certainty. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds asked Wheeler about the process of finalizing the E15 rule.…
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