Policy Articles
House Combines Omibus Bills
Published April 10, 2019
The Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee combined the omnibus housing finance bill with the omnibus agriculture and food finance bill and sent to the House floor. Ways and Means Committee Chair Lyndon Carlson Sr. said this strategy will make…Immediate LIP Assistance Available for Producers
Published April 10, 2019
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has approved a request to provide immediate Livestock Indemnity Program assistance to producers who’ve experienced losses. USDA will also delegate program approval to Farm Service Agency County Committees. The request came from a bipartisan group of…MFU Minute
Published April 10, 2019
Here’s the latest update from the Minnesota Farmers Union. An infrastructure bill is a priority for Farmers Union during the Minnesota legislative session. Hear more from MFU President Gary Wertish in this week's update.MN Corn Matters
Published April 10, 2019
Corn Matters is a weekly update from Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Corn growers continue to push for year-round sales of E15. Hear more about how producers can support that effort from MCGA President Brian Thalmann.Canola Minute
Published April 10, 2019
The Canola Minute is made possible by the Northern Canola Growers Association.Trade and tariffs remain top of mind for canola growers. Hear more from NCGA Executive Director Barry Coleman about tariffs on canola oil in this week's update.MFBF Update
Published April 9, 2019
Here’s the latest from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. It's "crunch time" in the state legislative session. According to MFBF Associate Director of Public Policy Josie Lonetti, there are a couple key bill deadlines come up. Listen to the update.Federal Court Rules on FM Diversion
Published April 9, 2019
U.S. District Court Judge John Tunheim has ruled construction can begin for the Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion Project. Tunheim granted a preliminary injunction in September of 2017, but the DNR, Diversion Authority and Army Corps of Engineers asked the judge to…Promoting Pollinator Populations
Published April 9, 2019
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed an executive order to support pollinators. It calls on the Department of Natural Resources and the Board of Water and Soil Resources to enhance and protect habitat for pollinators. Habitat will also be protected…Apprehension Over New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Published April 8, 2019
Associated Milk Producers Incorporated Board Chairman Steve Schlangen attended Friday’s Dairy Margin Coverage meeting in Litchfield, Minnesota. The Albany, Minnesota dairy farmer said local farmers feel like they were burned on the Margin Protection Program and it’s hard for some…