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Emmer: Protect What We Have
Published August 3, 2023
As the Majority Whip and third-ranking Republican, Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer will help shepherd the farm bill through the House. Emmer said it is important to protect what is in the current farm bill while attracting a new generation into…The Economic Consequences of Prop 12
Published August 3, 2023
National Pork Producers Council President-Elect Lori Stevermer said the swine industry has four priorities in this farm bill; trade, animal health, labor and Proposition 12. Regarding Prop 12, Stevermer said "there should be no way that the people in California tell…RRFN Interview: Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson
Published August 2, 2023
In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn 'GT' Thompson said he has thousands of objectives, but a single goal for the farm bill. "The one goal is to get this done in a…Get the Farm Bill Done Right
Published August 2, 2023
The current farm bill expires September 30th, but it is unlikely a new farm program will be in place by that time. "The goal is now to get it done by the 1st of the year, but that is still…McKalip: Keeping ‘the Foot on the Gas Pedal’
Published August 1, 2023
During a Farmfest forum Tuesday, Chief Agricultural Trade Ambassador Doug McKalip painted a positive story about the Biden Administration’s trade policy. A question came from the audience about the potential for new trade agreements. "Our goal in regards to the…Crop Insurance is for the Next Generation
Published August 1, 2023
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth favors enhancements made to crop insurance rather than relying on ad hoc disaster programs. "Sometimes, it is three years before you get your money through ad hoc but with crop insurance you get…Klobuchar Looks to the Future
Published August 1, 2023
Before attending Farmfest, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar spent three days visiting farms in the southwestern corner of the state. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Klobuchar said the drought was a chief concern. "The second thing is…More to Do in ’24
Published July 31, 2023
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic cites numerous accomplishments for agriculture during the past year, but says there is still work to be done in '24. "I think we'll look at how we'll help beginning farmers into sustainable farming that…The Bull Pen
Published July 31, 2023
In this monthly conversation about the markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi discusses interest rates, weather, Ukraine and more. The Bull Pen report can be found online.