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Warsh Succeeds Jerome Powell as Fed Chair

Published May 15, 2026

The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve by a 54 to 45 vote. Warsh previously served as a Fed governor from 2006 to 2011. He was nominated by President Bush in 2006 as…

USDA Reorganization Faces Pushback

Published May 15, 2026

The American Federation of Government Employees is criticizing USDA’s reorganization plan, saying the proposal could undermine agency operations by forcing thousands of workers to relocate from Washington, D.C. In a statement, the union said many employees would likely leave their…

A Reroute for Summit Pipeline

Published May 15, 2026

Summit Carbon Solutions has announced a new route for its pipeline, and it bypasses Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. The scaled-down version will capture carbon from 27 ethanol plants in Iowa and move it through Nebraska to a storage…

Ag Bill Not Happening in St. Paul

Published May 15, 2026

Legislative leaders reached a budget agreement that includes a bonding bill, property tax relief, and additional state funding priorities. However, House Agriculture Committee Co-Chair Paul Anderson said an agriculture bill is unlikely because of disagreements over paraquat restrictions. “There are DFLers…

MN Corn Matters

Published May 15, 2026

In Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek highlights fertilizer policy discussions. Click here.

USDA Employee Union Asks Congress to Intervene

Published May 15, 2026

The American Federation of Government Employees is upset with USDA’s reorganization plan. In a statement, the group said the forced relocation of more than half of the Agriculture Department’s Washington, D.C. workforce will undermine the work of the agency. The…

A Victory for Farmers and Consumers

Published May 14, 2026

Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing called the House E15 vote a major victory for consumers and farmers. “It’s a cheaper choice for consumers, but more importantly, it’s homegrown,” said Glessing. “At the end of the day, it’s a…

Uncertain, Volatile Market Environment

Published May 14, 2026

Uncertainty remains the buzzword for the overall economy, including the farm economy. According to Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Regional Economist Joe Mahon, fertilizer prices and global market volatility remain major concerns, especially for growers who did not secure fertilizer…

Minnesotans Pessimistic About Their Financial Situation

Published May 14, 2026

Early results from AgriGrowth’s first Agriculture and Food Economy Survey point to growing concern about Minnesota’s economic outlook. “There’s a lot of pessimism out there, economic frustration, anxiety,” said Darin Broten, executive director, AgriGrowth. The survey included 500 registered Minnesota…

A Win for Ag and Biofuel Groups

Published May 14, 2026

The House has approved legislation that would permanently allow year-round sales of E15 fuel nationwide, delivering a major win for the ethanol industry and farm groups seeking expanded domestic demand opportunities. The Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act passed…

Policy Articles

Warsh Succeeds Jerome Powell as Fed Chair

USDA Reorganization Faces Pushback

A Reroute for Summit Pipeline

Ag Bill Not Happening in St. Paul

MN Corn Matters

USDA Employee Union Asks Congress to Intervene

A Victory for Farmers and Consumers

Uncertain, Volatile Market Environment

Minnesotans Pessimistic About Their Financial Situation

A Win for Ag and Biofuel Groups

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