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A Second Chance at LIP
Published May 12, 2023
The Farm Service Agency is providing additional flexibility with the Livestock Indemnity Program. North Dakota Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen says it’s a short window for farmers to finish their application. "We had about 2,100 notices of…Supreme Court Upholds Prop 12
Published May 11, 2023
The Supreme Court has upheld California's Proposition 12 on a split vote of 5-4, Prop 12 prevents the sale of meat products that doesn't abide by California's strict animal housing standards. The National Pork Producers Council and American Farm Bureau…Vang: The Goal is to Solve Farmers’ Problems
Published May 9, 2023
In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, House Agriculture Committee Chair Samantha Vang said her goal is to solve the problems of farmers. The inclusion of $10 million for a grain indemnity fund and $4 million for the…Significant Drop in Pork Profitability
Published May 9, 2023
Iowa State University Extension is estimating hog farmers lost an average of $34 per head in the first quarter. That’s the largest drop in producer profitability in ten years. With this scenario, liquidation is happening in the hog business. Smithfield…In Rare Saturday Session, Conference Committee Passes Ag Bill
Published May 8, 2023
The Minnesota Omnibus Agriculture Finance and Policy bill is heading back to the House and Senate for full approval. The conference committee approved the legislation Saturday. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam praised the collaboration between the two chambers. Putnum…Black Sea Grain Initiative in Jeopardy
Published May 8, 2023
Negotiators were unable to reach an agreement on the approval of new vessels for moving grain in the Black Sea region. Representatives from the United Nations, Turkey, Russia and Ukraine met late last week to discuss the grain deal. Russia…Pioneer Agronomy Update: Jamestown, ND
Published May 7, 2023
The first Pioneer Agronomy Update for the season took place Friday while a plot was being seeded near Jamestown, North Dakota. Pioneer Field Agronomist Eric Lagge said the fields are in good condition. "There was some concern about putting corn…Farmers Versus Foodies
Published May 4, 2023
The keynote speaker at the Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit is the author of the book Farmers Versus Foodies. "There seems to be two prevailing sides of the food system," said Ray Starling. "The aggies and the consumers, there's this…Senate Dems Take Aim at China
Published May 4, 2023
Senate Democrats are proposing legislation to reduce China’s influence worldwide. This proposal would limit the flow of advanced technology and investment to China while boosting similar efforts in the U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said “the Xi regime is…