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Larew Elected to Lead National Farmers Union
Published March 2, 2020
The newly elected National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says he will focus on building off of the current strength of the organization. "Times are tough. There are lots of challenges, not the least of which is what the weather…MN Soybean is Staying Engaged in Drainage Conversations
Published March 2, 2020
As of late, the regulatory environment seems to be challenging. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Jamie Beyer says there are always developments, but no major improvements. At Commodity Classic, the association followed a resolution addressing when federal agencies acquire land.…The State of National Farmers Union
Published March 2, 2020
During Sunday night’s State of Farmers Union address, retiring president Roger Johnson said goodbye to members. Johnson took time to reflect on farm policy, focusing on trade. "There's lots of worry that phase one will be going back to square…Perdue Talks Disaster Aid for Northern Plains Farmers
Published March 2, 2020
Ahead of the National Farmers Union Convention general session, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue sat down with the Red River Farm Network to discuss the recently announced disaster aid to sugar cooperatives and pending quality provisions for WHIP+. "Determining quality losses…Perdue: No 2020 MFP Anticipated
Published March 2, 2020
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told National Farmers Union members this morning that the toughest days in agriculture are behind us, but it may not feel like it. He referenced the Market Facilitation Program, saying farmers want trade not aid. "Despite…Questions Remain About Sugarbeet Disaster Aid
Published March 2, 2020
American Crystal Sugar Company President Tom Astrup says the breakdown of this WHIP+ program for sugarbeet cooperatives is different. "The traditional disaster program was designed for a farm level claim. With the cooperatives, especially all of the sugarbeet cooperatives across…Fed Responds to Economy and Coronavirus
Published March 2, 2020
Coronavirus has now infected nearly 90,000 people. There are more than 3,000 deaths associated with this virus, including two in the United States. Wall Street was hit hard this past week, prompting Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Jerome Powell to issue…NFU President Roger Johnson Bids Farewell
Published March 1, 2020
Turtle Lake, North Dakota native Roger Johnson is stepping down as the National Farmers Union President. Since 2009, Johnson served in the role. He tells the Red River Farm Network he’s most proud of maintaining the legacy of standing up…Disaster Aid Offers “Healing at a Banker’s Desk”
Published February 28, 2020
Ada, Minnesota farmer and Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad says the disaster aid will provide some healing at the banker’s desk. "We're so pleased with the efforts of local lawmakers and receptiveness from the USDA in…