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A Potential New Avenue for Ukrainian Grain
Published April 26, 2023
The European agriculture commissioner is optimistic five nearby countries will agree to allow Ukrainian grain to move though their countries for export to other parts of the world. Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia will simply be transit routes for…Endless Opportunities
Published April 25, 2023
At the Minnesota FFA Convention, students get a glimpse into their future at the Career Connections event. AgCentric Executive Director Keith Olander says this is a wonderful time to be in agriculture. "The opportunities are really endless for these kids…Expanding Animal Agriculture in ND
Published April 25, 2023
Changes to North Dakota’s corporate farming law are on the way to Governor Doug Burgum’s desk. The House took a second vote on the bill due to a technicality, sending it to the Senate. Both chambers approved the legislation. It…A Shift in Attitude About Mental Health
Published April 24, 2023
State Reporter Caidyn Johnson reluctantly began his FFA career because agriculture classes are a requirement at his high school, Fertile-Beltrami. "I was blessed at my school that it is a requirement; it is not the standard by any means at…Klobuchar Hosts Boozman in Minnesota
Published April 22, 2023
A bipartisan approach is often talked about in the agriculture committees. That was on display Friday as Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar hosted Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman for farm meetings in Rochester and the Twin Cities. "I am…The Budget Problem
Published April 22, 2023
The debt ceiling debate could complicate the farm bill process. "One thing that keeps me up at night is this whole debate about whether or not our country is going to default because that is very real," said Senate Agriculture…House Bill Seeks Change to Animal Health Board
Published April 22, 2023
The House omnibus agriculture bill changes the size of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health from six members to 11. Representative John Burkel, who represents the northwestern corner of the state, attempted to turn back these changes. "The fact that…Agriculture Bill Passes on a Party Line Vote
Published April 21, 2023
Minnesota’s omnibus agriculture finance bill is now moving to a conference committee. The House passed this legislation with a 70-to-58 party line vote. Agriculture Committee Chair Samantha Vang carried this legislation. "I'm proud to present a good comprehensive balanced budget…Farm Bill Process Moves Forward Despite Debt Ceiling Debate
Published April 21, 2023
The debt ceiling dominates nearly every discussion in Congress. North Dakota Congressman Kelly Armstrong says that doesn't mean the farm bill isn't important. "I think, sometimes, not having oxygen in the room is a good thing," Armstrong told RRFN. "The…