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Vilsack’s Confirmation Hearing Scheduled for February

Published Yesterday

Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack has a confirmation hearing scheduled with the Senate Agriculture Committee next week. The hearing will be Tuesday, February 2 starting at 9:30 a.m. central time. This will be one of the first steps in the…
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Farmer Speaks: Optimism Doubles for 2021

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Half of the Midwestern farmers surveyed in the Farmer Speaks study said they were somewhat optimistic or very optimistic about 2021. That’s double from what it was last year at this time. In a webinar organized by J.L. Farmakis, Indiana…
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MN Ag Dept. Budget Proposal Focuses on Biofuels, Meat Processing and Conservation

Published January 26, 2021

The Minnesota Agriculture Department’s budget proposal has a three-percent (about $4 million) increase from the previous biennium. With the additional funds, Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen says the department wants to build on two areas, starting with a $4 million…
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A “Black Swan” Event Ag Won’t Forget

Published January 25, 2021

A glimpse into the agricultural economy was part of the keynote address to Minnesota Corn Growers Association members during their virtual annual meeting. The coronavirus pandemic will go down in the history books as a black swan event many in…
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Livestock Dealer Trust Provides Added Protection for Unpaid Sellers

Published January 25, 2021

A Livestock Dealer Trust was established in the omnibus spending bill passed by Congress last month. This gives unpaid sellers of livestock additional protection, but it only applies if the entity being sold to is a livestock dealer. "As long…
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New EPA Expected to Be Tougher on Regulations

Published January 25, 2021

As the Biden administration’s political appointees are named and executive orders are issued, ag lobbyist Jim Callan, is watching what’s happening at the Environmental Protection Agency. "It appears the new administration is going to be tougher on pesticide and herbicide…
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Steps to Aid in Livestock Development

Published January 23, 2021

There are opportunities in livestock development, and a solid plan will pay dividends. Ty Eschenbaum with A-1 Development Solutions said the first key to success is to define your goals. "If you've already taken your current resources into account and…
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