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Section 179 Conformity Signed into Law

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed the bonding and tax bill. This includes conformity with the federal Section 179 expensing provision for farmers. That change is retroactive to 2018. The $1.9 billion bonding bill includes $627 million to improve roads…
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USDA Helps Minnesota Agriculture Stay Connected

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Did you know more than 20 million Americans don’t have high-speed broadband connectivity? That's why a grant from USDA is helping Minnesota farmers and ranchers stay connected. "They are innovators, creators and entrepreneurs," said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue during a…
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137th Angus Convention is November 8-9

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The American Angus Association is hosting a modified version of it's annual meeting November 8-9 in Kansas City. This will not only be an opportunity to carry out business, but also further producer education. In a year where few things…
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Calf and Cow Nutrition Both Important During Weaning

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The fall months have been dry throughout much of South Dakota, with the latest USDA pasture and rangeland conditions coming in at 31 percent poor-to-very poor. That has altered plans for cattle producers. South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf specialist…
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Higher Prevent Plant Acreage in 2019 Brings Changes for 2021

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The USDA says there are 10.2 million prevent plant acres across the country this year as of October 1, with North Dakota contributing about one-third of those acres. The prevent plant situation is much better than last year, but USDA…
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