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Monango, ND Farmer Mentioned in Trump Speech
Published January 15, 2019
Before the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention, Val Wagner submitted comments through Farm Bureau about the impacts of over regulation on the future profitability of agriculture in North Dakota. Just three days prior, Wagner received a call from the White…Local Farm Leaders React to Trump Address
Published January 15, 2019
Having the attention of the president for two straight years is a huge accomplishment. That thought comes from South Dakota Farm Bureau executive director Krystal Smit. "I think it is incredibly exciting that we as an organization brought enough attention…State Farm Bureau Leaders Anticipating Trump’s Visit
Published January 14, 2019
President Donald Trump is set to address the nation’s largest farm organization just before noon today. "Obviously we'll hear about current issues like border security, but I hope he'll also talk about farm bill implementation," says AFBF Vice President Scott…A Larger Battle With Spending Issue
Published January 14, 2019
During Friday's National Potato Council annual meeting, Executive Vice-President John Keeling told farmer directors a school breakfast amendment included in the House FY19 agriculture appropriations bill may not survive if there is an omnibus spending bill passed. Keeling explained to…Global Demand Growth Expected for Frozen Potatoes
Published January 14, 2019
During the Potato Expo, the new CEO of J.R. Simplot Company, Garrett Lofto, visited with the Red River Farm Network about the future of the company and how trade is impacting the business. Lofto said global demand for frozen potato…At an Impasse with the Government Shutdown
Published January 14, 2019
Speaking at the American Farm Bureau Federation convention, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran addressed the ongoing government shutdown. Moran says funding the government should not be a tool to achieve political goals. "When there is this kind of impasse and both…Duvall Outlines Policy Priorities
Published January 14, 2019
The American Farm Bureau Federation is celebrating 100 years, with several policy wins for agriculture. At the opening general session, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall highlighted the policy successes of the organization. While farmers and ranchers faced struggles in…Crookston Chosen as the Site for Soybean Crush Plant
Published January 14, 2019
The proposed Epitome Energy soybean processing plant will include a 30-million gallon biodiesel facility, a 21-million bushel soybean crush facility and a specialty oil refining business. Dennis Egan, who owns Epitome Energy, says northwest Minnesota is underserved in value-added opportunities…Keeling Will Retire
Published January 14, 2019
National Potato Council Executive Vice-President and CEO John Keeling will retire this spring. The NPC is actively seeking a replacement, with the goal of having the role filled by June. Keeling was instrumental in helping create the Potato Expo. "The…