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Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Tim Courneya
Published January 24, 2022
During Bean Day, the Northarvest Bean Growers Association presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to Tim Courneya. Red River Farm Network co-founder Mike Hergert was part of the award presentation, noting Courneya began his tenure as executive vice president of the…Proposed MDA Budget: What to Do with One-Time Dollars?
Published January 21, 2022
Portions of the proposed budget for the Minnesota Agriculture Department were announced ahead of the upcoming state legislative session. "There are things we're considering with this $7.7 billion surplus in addition to the American Rescue Plan dollars," said Thom Petersen,…Forecast Calls for More Soybean Acres
Published January 21, 2022
For the second time ever, U.S. soybean acres are forecast to go surpass corn production this year. Farm Progress, a division of Informa, expects soybeans to total 92.3 million acres. That compares to a forecast of 90.3 million acres for…BNSF Union Workers Threaten to Strike
Published January 21, 2022
Supply chain logistics are facing another hurdle. More than 17,000 BNSF Railway union workers are threatening to go on strike February 1. A new attendance policy for employees is the point of contention. BNSF claims the new system will provide…MN Corn Approves Trade and Ethanol Resolutions
Published January 20, 2022
Minnesota Corn Growers Association delegates were engaged in the resolution process ahead of the annual meeting. MCGA supports the federal approval of the year-round use of E-15 and wants Minnesota to adopt an E-15 standard for unleaded gasoline. "We took…Walz Sets Water Quality Goal, Promotes E-15 at MN Ag Expo
Published January 20, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made an appearance at the MN Ag Expo. In addition to setting a goal of enrolling one million acres in the Minnesota Agriculture Water Quality Certification Program this year, Walz talked about the upcoming legislative session…Biden Ends First Year in Office with News Conference
Published January 20, 2022
President Joe Biden spoke about the need for competition. The president said there are too many industries where a handful of large companies dominate the market. “Over time, it has reduced competition, squeezed out small businesses and farmers, ranchers and…MN Soybean Growers Adopt Resolutions, Set Priorities for 2022
Published January 19, 2022
During the MN Ag Expo, the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association approved six new resolutions. MSGA President Mike Skaug says the majority of the resolutions deal with water quality. "We had other resolutions that dealt with it previously, but things have…Place Moves From MN Ag Department to FSA
Published January 19, 2022
Whitney Place is on the job as the new state executive director of the Minnesota Farm Service Agency. Her first interview in this role was with the Red River Farm Network. In her new role, Place will be working closely…