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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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ND Wheat Planting Moves Slowly in Mid-April

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North Dakota farmers are making small progress in planting spring wheat and durum. North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson says fieldwork likely happened prior to the cold and snow in mid-April. "Then, in some areas…
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$13.4 Billion Paid Out Through CFAP 2

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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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SD Ag Department Merger Goes Into Effect

Published April 19, 2021

Governor Kristi Noem’s executive order to merge the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources went into effect Monday, April 19. From now on, the merged department will be called the South Dakota Department…
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South Forty Beef Opens Its Doors

Published April 19, 2021

An east coast transplant saw an opportunity when deciding to become a cattle rancher in North Dakota. John Roswech, who operates South 40 Beef at Mott, wanted to provide a direct marketing opportunity for himself and local ranchers. That’s when…
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Making a Connection with FFA Members

Published April 19, 2021

Minnesota FFA members, educators and supporters will be gathering virtually this week. Minnesota Foundation Executive Director Val Aarsvold says there are several Foundation events happening. "We're going to have Zoom events where students can interact and visit with sponsors," says…
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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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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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