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$13.4 Billion Paid Out Through CFAP 2
Published April 20, 2021
According to the latest data from USDA, more than $13.4 billion has been paid out to farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0. More than 32,000 applications have been approved for Minnesota farmers, totaling $613 million. Corn was responsible…SD Ag Department Merger Goes Into Effect
Published April 19, 2021
Governor Kristi Noem’s executive order to merge the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources went into effect Monday, April 19. From now on, the merged department will be called the South Dakota Department…South Forty Beef Opens Its Doors
Published April 19, 2021
An east coast transplant saw an opportunity when deciding to become a cattle rancher in North Dakota. John Roswech, who operates South 40 Beef at Mott, wanted to provide a direct marketing opportunity for himself and local ranchers. That’s when…Making a Connection with FFA Members
Published April 19, 2021
Minnesota FFA members, educators and supporters will be gathering virtually this week. Minnesota Foundation Executive Director Val Aarsvold says there are several Foundation events happening. "We're going to have Zoom events where students can interact and visit with sponsors," says…Climate Change Proposals Dominate D.C. Discussions
Published April 19, 2021
As the White House prepares for its Leader’s Summit on Climate, climate will dominate the discussions in Washington D.C. The Senate will release an updated bipartisan version of the Growing Climate Solutions Act soon. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow…92nd MN FFA Convention is Happening This Week
Published April 19, 2021
The Minnesota State FFA Convention is happening this week. There is a mix of virtual sessions, live recognition and interactive competitions. President Ben Olander from Staples says the convention will be a great cap to the year. "It will be…Peterson: Bonnie Will Do Well in the New Role
Published April 19, 2021
Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson thinks Robert Bonnie will do well as the USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Peterson worked with Bonnie in the Obama Administration. "We thought he was knowledgeable, very easy to work…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published April 19, 2021
Stocks are at all-time highs. Land values are also rising. In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi outlines the gains in these asset classes. Drought and the work of…Infrastructure Needs Remain in Final Days of ND Legislature
Published April 19, 2021
One of the remaining issues in the North Dakota legislative session is rural infrastructure needs. North Dakota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Matt Perdue said those needs were included in the bonding bill until the very last moment. "We actually…