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WTO Rules in Favor of U.S. for Grain Subsidy Complaint
Published February 28, 2019
The World Trade Organization has ruled in favor of the U.S. in a complaint alleging unfair subsidies for Chinese rice and wheat producers. China’s market price support policy artificially raises Chinese prices for grains above market levels, creating incentives for…Lighthizer Testifies on U.S.-China Trade Negotiations
Published February 28, 2019
On Wednesday, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer went before the House Ways and Means Committee with the trade relationship between the U.S. and China being the focus. "We are making real progress, but, let me be clear, much still needs…USDA Hosts First Farm Bill Implementation Event
Published February 28, 2019
The USDA held the first farm bill implementation listening session Tuesday, focusing on farm production and conservation. The USDA heard feedback on crop insurance, the Agricultural Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage and the Dairy Margin Coverage program. Agriculture groups urged…MN Farmers Consider the New Dairy Program
Published February 28, 2019
Minnesota dairy farmers are eager to learn more about the new Dairy Margin Coverage program. Goodhue dairy farmer and Minnesota Milk Producers President Dave Buck says there’s hope the program will be better than the Margin Protection Program."MPP disappointed a…Relief Coming Soon for Dairy Farmers
Published February 28, 2019
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue made stops before the House and Senate agriculture committees this past week. Perdue told dairy farmers if they can hold on, help is on the way. "Sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program will begin…The Impact of Cover Crops on “The Bottom Line”
Published February 27, 2019
Farmers and ranchers learned about the benefits of cover crops at the “Farming and Ranching for the Bottom Line” event in Bismarck. David Archer, Northern Great Plains Laboratory research leader, says it’s important for producers to evaluate their own farm…Acreage Decisions Will be Locked Down in Coming Weeks
Published February 27, 2019
Indecision still rules the day as farmers labor over acreage decisions for the year ahead. Dekalb Asgrow brand lead Pete Uitenbroek expects those orders to be finalized soon. "We're seeing a lot of momentum starting to pick up for the…Changes Will Not Be Seen at the Farmer Level
Published February 26, 2019
The legacy Bayer and legacy Monsanto brands are now one company. With this unification, two different corporate cultures are also becoming one. Lisa Safarian leads commercial operations for Bayer’s North American crop science business. "Things are coming together very well;…MN Cattlemen Advocate at the Capitol
Published February 26, 2019
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association hosted their “Cattlemen at the Capitol” event in St. Paul. That morning, cattlemen highlighted the importance of the industry during the Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division meeting. "Minnesota's beef industry contributes…