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USDA Team Slowly Coming Together
Published November 22, 2021
The Senate confirmed USDA Under Secretary Robert Bonnie last week. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told reporters the USDA team is coming together, but more confirmations are needed. "We're excited about the team we've put together at USDA. Under Secretary Torres…Infrastructure Bill Gets Signed, Attention Shifts to Build Back Better
Published November 22, 2021
American Soybean Association President Kevin Scott attended the signing of the infrastructure bill in Washington D.C. "ASA is very much in favor of this bipartisan infrastructure package," says Scott. "It was fun to be back in-person to meet with the…Fertilizer Costs Remain Big Concern
Published November 22, 2021
Fertilizer costs are high this fall. National Corn Growers Association First Vice President and Minnesota farmer Tom Haag believes that will be a major issue for corn growers in 2022. Haag already locked in fertilizer needs for the farm, applying…USTR Focuses on Rebuilding Bridges with Trade Allies
Published November 22, 2021
Trade is not the top priority for the Biden administration, but there are highly skilled leaders at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative implementing current trade deals. These leaders are focused on rebuilding bridges will allies. "Looking at how…Options Available to Explore Carbon Markets
Published November 22, 2021
According to Indigo Agriculture Global Head of Carbon Chris Harbourt, the carbon market is growing. Farmers have options if they want to explore. "We are trying to give our farmers options into the future, making sure they don't feel backed…Bipartisan Work May Be Bigger Challenge in Next Farm Bill
Published November 22, 2021
Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson thinks the Republicans could regain the majority in the House in the next election. "The big challenge, politically, no matter who controls Congress, is trying to keep these lawmakers from fighting with each…Farm Bill Work Begins Soon
Published November 22, 2021
With the current farm bill expiring in 2023, work on the next farm bill will begin as early as next year on Capitol Hill. University of Missouri’s Food and Agricultural Policy Institute Director Pat Westhoff is watching the budget targets.…We’re All Ears: Tips for Successful Soybeans in 2022
Published November 22, 2021
What did you learn from the 2021 growing season? The Head of Soybean Strategic Marketing at Syngenta Ryan Fuller and Syngenta's Head of Soybean Strategic Marketing Mike Tollefson have tips for evaluating 2021 yield results and how to use this…Policy for Farmers From Farmers
Published November 21, 2021
That's how Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish describes this weekend’s resolution process at the state convention. COVID exposed shortfalls in the meatpacking industry. Wertish said that put the packer concentration issue front-and-center for his members. "We had a lot…