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Ag Policy Bill Vetoed
Published May 22, 2018
In a veto letter to House Agriculture Policy Committee Chairman Paul Anderson and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Bill Weber, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton said he was offended by the agriculture policy bill. This legislation returned the authority for soil loss…China Concerns Ease
Published May 21, 2018
NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says soybeans traders are relieved as trade concerns ease. “Essentially, the agreement was yes, we’ll continue to negotiate. The tariffs proposed to be put in place later this month are put on hold. There’s…A Nitrogen Fertilizer Rule Compromise
Published May 21, 2018
The Minnesota House and Senate agriculture committees adopted a resolution which could delay implementation of the nitrogen fertilizer rule. House Agriculture Policy Committee Chairman Paul Anderson said there may be a compromise available if Governor Dayton agrees to sign the…A Deal with China Could Help Soybeans
Published May 21, 2018
Brock Associates President Richard Brock says a trade deal with China has the potential to be a game changer for U.S. markets. “If it really happens. I think the odds are high China will increase agricultural imports from us by…Buffer Tax Credit Doesn’t Make the Cut
Published May 21, 2018
The Minnesota legislative session is complete. Lawmakers passed a revamped tax law and a massive omnibus spending and policy bill. Minnesota Representative Dan Fabian says the buffer tax credit didn’t make it into a final tax bill. “There was some…Final Plant Dates Approaching for Corn
Published May 21, 2018
What does a late spring mean for a farmer’s crop insurance policy? Beth Erickson is an insurance specialist at AgCountry Farm Credit Services, serving the Morris/Alexandria, Minnesota area. When it comes to final plant dates, Erickson says the concern at…MN Legislative Session Comes to an End
Published May 21, 2018
It was a chaotic ending of the Minnesota legislative session last night, which has been the norm in recent years. On the final day of the session, lawmakers passed a revamped tax law and a massive omnibus spending and policy…Trade War Put “On Hold”
Published May 21, 2018
In the words of Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, the trade war between the U.S. and China has been put “on hold.” Neither country will impose tariffs while they finalize a deal to reduce China’s huge trade surplus with the United…Freedom Caucus Causes Hiccup in House Bill
Published May 21, 2018
Friday’s farm bill vote was a game of chicken between Speaker Paul Ryan, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and the Freedom Caucus. Policy Solutions President and CEO Jay Truitt says the Freedom Caucus played it all the way to the end.…