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The Wrong Approach
Published April 18, 2024
State Representative Josh Heintzeman of Nisswa spoke out against several provisions in the environment budget and policy bill, including the time it takes for permitting in the state, new rules for ATV use and the management of the elk herd…Midwest Dairy CEO Takes the Job at a Unique Time for the Industry
Published April 18, 2024
Corey Scott is in her early days as the new executive director of Midwest Dairy. Scott is a University of Minnesota-Crookston graduate and spent the last 15 years of her career with Land O’Lakes and its sustainability division, Truterra. "It's…Update Made to Draft Herbicide Strategy
Published April 18, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency has published an update to its upcoming Herbicide Strategy. This is a requirement under the Endangered Species Act. The latest information is not as severe as the draft strategy released last summer. It calls for improved…Hansen Seeks Corn Ban on DNR/State Land
Published April 17, 2024
One provision in the Minnesota House Environmental and Natural Resources budget bill would prohibit the growing of corn on public lands. During Tuesday’s hearing, State Representative Steven Jacob said there is overwhelming opposition to this language and asked Chairman Rick…CHS to Acquire Eight Grain Assets from Cargill
Published April 17, 2024
CHS has signed an intent-to-purchase agreement with Cargill to acquire eight grain elevators in five states. The assets included in the sale include facilities in Pipestone and Maynard, Minnesota; Parker, South Dakota and locations in Illinois, Nebraska and Colorado. CHS…Dairy Farmers Take Measures Against Spreading Bovine Influenza
Published April 16, 2024
U.S. dairy farmers are banning visitors to their operations, and many have taken to cutting down trees to prevent wild birds near dairy operations, and the spread of HPAI. There have been no calls for quarantining infected livestock, but the…Hay Use Down Thanks to Dry Spring
Published April 16, 2024
A drier spring has hay use down in the area according to NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Karl Hoppe. "I think a lot of farmers have more hay available this year just because they didn't use as much as last…Corn Forecasts Remain Mixed
Published April 16, 2024
In the latest USDA supply and demand report, U.S. corn usage saw increases to projections for both feed and ethanol production. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says that while there are incentives for corn crush and ethanol production,…Senate Ag Subcommittee Talks Bovine Influenza
Published April 16, 2024
During a recent Senate Committee on Appropriations meeting, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke about the effects of the H1N1 virus on the Ag industry and trade. "We've made a concerted effort to reach out to our trade partners and we've…