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Walz: Ethanol is a Bridge to a Carbon-Free Future
Published April 12, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is glad E-15 will be available through the summer driving season. "It's an incredible market for Minnesota and an opportunity to lower fuel costs. It also reduces carbon emissions. None of us made the claim biofuels…Vilsack: The Biden Administration Supports Biofuels
Published April 12, 2022
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack told the Red River Farm Network the Biden administration understands the importance of biofuels in terms of dealing with current challenges. “This is an administration that has invested $700 million into the biofuels industry. I expect…Expanding Availability of E-15
Published April 12, 2022
The EPA plans to issue an emergency waiver for the use of 15 percent ethanol blends during the summer driving season. A White House statement says the higher ethanol blends will reduce the country's dependence on foreign oil and put…April is a Transition Time
Published April 11, 2022
With snow on the ground and in the forecast for the Northern Plains, it will be a few weeks before planting begins. Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson says there’s still plenty of time. "Most of the time we…Walz Signs Avian Influenza Legislation
Published April 11, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed the emergency avian influenza response bill. This legislation includes $1 million for disease surveillance and testing supplies. The bill also helps protect the privacy of farmers and flock owners who seek mental health care.The Most Expensive Crop Year in History
Published April 10, 2022
Minnesota's crop farmers had a profitable year in 2021. According to Minnesota Farm Business Management data, this is due to a combination of factors including higher commodity prices and crop insurance indemnities. "Even in some of the drought restricted areas,…Acreage Battle in Place Until Planting Begins
Published April 8, 2022
AgriSompo North America market analyst Sterling Smith expects acreage decisions to be changeable until the last minute. "The farmer can wait; they'll wait and see where prices are at. There are more questions this year than last year and it…Good Growing Season Needed
Published April 8, 2022
The grain balance sheet was tight before Russia's invasion of Ukraine due to strong global demand and lower South American crop production. As a result, the U.S. needs a good growing season. Supply chain shortages are a complicating factor. CHS…More Funds Needed to Control Avian Influenza in MN
Published April 8, 2022
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says the $4.5 million request in emergency funding to help with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is similar to what was requested during the 2015 outbreak. "We think we're going to need somewhere in that ballpark…