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AFBF Delegates Spend Hours Debating Cattle Markets
Published January 12, 2022
Farm Bureau delegates gave the organization its marching orders for the year ahead. The newly-adopted policies include a focus on the cattle markets. After several hours of debate, the resolution says Farm Bureau opposes any government mandates that force livestock…ND Fertilizer Plant Would Connect to Carbon Pipeline
Published January 11, 2022
Grand Forks’ proposed fertilizer plant would be part of the Midwest Carbon Express Pipeline that will send carbon from the Cornbelt to western North Dakota and stored underground. Northern Plains Nitrogen has been in planning stage since 2013 and is…Biden Emphasizes the Importance of Competition
Published January 11, 2022
During the Farm Bureau convention in Atlanta, President Joe Biden delivered a video greeting. During those comments, Biden said farmers deserve affordable seed and crop inputs, a fair price for their livestock and the right and ability to repair the…Taking Steps to Ease Supply Chain Disruptions
Published January 10, 2022
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed the current supply chain disruptions during his address to the American Farm Bureau Federation. "There's a lot of reasons why we're faced with the current dilemma and in a strange way part of it is…Seeking a Competitive Cattle Market
Published January 10, 2022
Farm Bureau delegates will vote on policies to enhance competition within the cattle and beef industries. "We're trying to find ways to increase compeition," siad Reid Jensen, board member, South Dakota Farm Bureau. "It's a hard thing to do, but…“Working Out Details” Shipping Fresh Potatoes to Mexico
Published January 10, 2022
In 2021, Mexico’s Supreme Court allowed market access for the U.S. fresh potato industry beyond the border areas. For the last seven months, Bryant Christie Incorporated Vice President of Global Access Matt Lantz and other potato industry professionals have been…Paap Honored by AFBF
Published January 10, 2022
During Sunday's general session, Minnesota Farm Bureau Past President Kevin Paap was recognized for his service on the American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors. During his time on the board, Paap worked on many issues, including the farm bill…AFBF Revives the Battle Against WOTUS
Published January 10, 2022
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall kicked off the organization's first general session Sunday. Duvall said Farm Bureau successfully fought back proposed changes to stepped-up basis."We might have suceeded there, but we need that same energy and passion when…Factoring Higher Input Costs into Potato Production
Published January 8, 2022
OC Shulz and Sons partner and fresh potato grower Dave Moquist is planning for the 2022 growing season. He produces red and yellow potatoes near Crystal, North Dakota. "Varieties are a big decision. Will we continue to grow the same…