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Bessent Defends Bridge Payments

Published December 8, 2025

During an appearance on CBS Face the Nation, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump Administration’s economic policies. That includes the U.S. trade agenda. Bessent spoke with the Chinese vice premier on Friday and said U.S. soybean prices have risen 12…

Farming for the Future

Published December 8, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Bailey Tangen talks about the Soil Management Summit and Dakota Innovation…

Copenhaver: Cattle Industry Strong Amid Ongoing Challenges

Published December 8, 2025

National Cattlemen's Beef Association President-elect Gene Copenhaver says the U.S. cattle industry remains strong but continues to face pressure from trade issues, pests, and political challenges. Speaking at the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Convention in St. Cloud, Copenhaver noted, “there…

Farm Aid Announcement Coming Today

Published December 8, 2025

The Trump Administration is expected to announce a $12 billion farm aid package today. The so-called bridge payments are expected to be similar to the Market Facilitation Program payments made during the president’s first term. The funds for the new…

Executive Order in Place to Address Price-Fixing in Food Sector

Published December 8, 2025

Over the weekend, President Trump signed an executive order to address price-fixing, anti-competitive behavior and foreign influence throughout the U.S. food supply chain. The Attorney General and the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission will establish a food supply chain…

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E15 Momentum Strengthens

Published December 7, 2025

CHS Energy Executive Vice President Darin Hunhoff believes the momentum around year-round E15 is stronger than ever. “I have as much hope about that as I probably have ever had," said Hunhoff. "There has been more collaboration between the traditional…

Global Sugar Imports Threaten U.S. Producers

Published December 7, 2025

At the American Crystal Sugar Company annual meeting in Fargo, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber said growers are facing pressure from global competitors, especially as countries like Brazil increase sugar exports to the U.S. market.…

MN Beef Council Seeks Checkoff Increase Amid Revenue Squeeze

Published December 6, 2025

Plans for a proposed Minnesota beef checkoff increase were outlined Friday at the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Convention. The checkoff is done on a per-head basis. As a result, Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt says the state checkoff revenues…

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Conner: U.S. No Longer Seen as a Reliable Supplier

Published December 6, 2025

U.S. trade policy has been somewhat chaotic with the on-again, off-again tariffs. The Red River Farm Network asked the outgoing president and chief executive officer of the National Federation of Farmer Cooperatives, Chuck Conner, what that means for the U.S.’s…

Domestic Demand Seen as Better Option Than Exports

Published December 6, 2025

CHS board member Hal Clemensen, who leads the cooperative’s government relations committee, says Washington can do something right now to build demand for U.S commodities. "We would sure like to see E15 year-round; we've been working on that for years and…

Policy Articles

Bessent Defends Bridge Payments

Farming for the Future

Copenhaver: Cattle Industry Strong Amid Ongoing Challenges

Farm Aid Announcement Coming Today

Executive Order in Place to Address Price-Fixing in Food Sector

E15 Momentum Strengthens

Global Sugar Imports Threaten U.S. Producers

MN Beef Council Seeks Checkoff Increase Amid Revenue Squeeze

Conner: U.S. No Longer Seen as a Reliable Supplier

Domestic Demand Seen as Better Option Than Exports

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