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SDRP Deadline Extended Again

Published August 11, 2026

USDA has extended the signup deadline for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program to September 30. There is also additional flexibility for the documentation of these losses. This is for quality losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. This…
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DTN Releases Yield Estimate

Published August 11, 2026

DTN’s proprietary yield models are forecasting a national average corn yield of 178.5 bushels per acre and an average soybean yield 52.1 bushels per acre. Both figures are below last year’s record crop. DTN uses vegetation index maps, USDA crop…
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Farm State of Mind

Published August 10, 2026

Farming comes with its share of stress, but farmers and ranchers shouldn’t feel like they have to face these challenges alone.  American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall was part of a Red River Farm Network podcast about farm stress…
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Tight Congressional Calendar

Published August 10, 2026

The window for passing a new farm bill before the end of the fiscal year is rapidly closing. When senators return after the August recess, they'll have just 16 legislative days before September 30th. During that time, Congress must complete…
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An Opportunity to Finish the Farm Bill

Published August 8, 2026

Despite the setback in the Senate Agriculture Committee, the National Potato Council remains optimistic. Congress can finish a new farm bill this year. "I think there's still an opportunity, maybe multiple opportunities, to get a farm bill to the President's…
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Frustration Mounts After Ag Committee Vote

Published August 8, 2026

Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Bozeman is frustrated after the farm bill failed to advance. The Arkansas Republican blamed Democrats for blocking the bill over disagreements involving SNAP cost sharing, saying farmers are paying the price. “Right now, if you're…
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MARL Now in its 26th Year

Published August 8, 2026

The Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership Program has announced its 14th class. MARL  Executive Director Brad Schlosser is pleased with this diverse group. “We are really delighted to have 27 individuals from across the state of Minnesota that span from…
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Farm Bill Remains Unresolved

Published August 8, 2026

The farm bill came up short in the Senate Agriculture Committee. Farm Bill 2.0 failed to get enough votes to move forward. Differences remain over the handling of SNAP. The Senate Democrats want a two-year delay for the states to…
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Klobuchar: A Pro-Growth Candidate

Published August 6, 2026

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, who is the Democratic candidate for governor, said she is running on a pro-growth agenda. "That means new domestic markets for your crops. That means new international markets so we can get more trade deals, but I…
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