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Walsh County Soils Remain Cool
Published May 4, 2018
Walsh County, North Dakota farmers are busy in the field, but conditions are touch and go. Midwest Consulting agronomist Dave Svobodny says frost is still coming out of the ground and soil temperatures are cool in places. "In spite of…MN Senate Approves Tax Bill
Published May 4, 2018
With a party-line vote of 34-to-32, the Minnesota Senate has approved its tax bill. This bill brings the state tax code into alignment with the new federal tax law. That includes conformity with the increased Section 179 federal expensing provision,…MN House Passes Omnibus Ag Finance Bill
Published May 4, 2018
After ten hours of debate Thursday, the Minnesota House passed an omnibus supplemental bill that includes agriculture, environment, job growth and state government finance bills. This bill includes $35 million for the Rural Finance Authority. There’s increased funding for mental…USDA Releases Proposed Biotech Rule
Published May 4, 2018
USDA’s proposed biotech label rule is is designed to bring clarity to a very complex issue. The Russell Group president and partner Randy Russell says the most difficult challenge is with the refined ingredients. “If 92 percent of corn, 94…Hoeven Pleased with Farm Bill Progress
Published May 4, 2018
On Thursday, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven hosted a farm bill roundtable discussion with members of the Fargo-Moorhead/West Fargo Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee and commodity group leadership. Hoeven said progress is being made on the farm bill. "The House…Severe Drought Introduced to North-Central ND
Published May 3, 2018
Soil moisture supplies are short in a large share of North Dakota and South Dakota. The latest Drought Monitor expands the areas with abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions. Severe drought conditions are now being reported in north-central North Dakota.…Another RFS Meeting at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Published May 3, 2018
Another White House meeting on the Renewable Fuel Standard and RINs is on the schedule. President Donald Trump will meet with Texas Senator Ted Cruz, Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomy and Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst on Tuesday. This…Farm Bill Criticism From the Far Right
Published May 3, 2018
A coalition of conservative groups is criticizing the House Agriculture Committee farm bill. This coalition includes Heritage Action, Club for Growth, Taxpayers for Common Sense and more. Rather than focusing on food stamps, these groups are seeking major changes to…MN House Committee Approves Rural Finance Authority
Published May 3, 2018
The Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee has approved the $35 million Rural Finance Authority bill and the proposal is now on the way to the House floor. State Representative Tim Miller says adjustments were made in the funding request.…