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FARMER Act-Good for Farmers and Taxpayers
Published April 10, 2024
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven has introduced the Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience or FARMER Act. In Hoeven’s view, this proposal puts the farm back into the farm bill. "That means we've got enhanced crop insurance, which is…Words Matter
Published April 10, 2024
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners is now referring to highly pathogenic avian influenza in cattle as bovine influenza A virus. The disease presents itself very differently in cattle than poultry and should not be referenced as ‘HPAI in cattle’…Act of God Contracts Remain Popular
Published April 9, 2024
Act of God contracts are a popular way of reducing yield risk for specialty crops with no futures market. According to National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken, Act of God Contracts allow farmers to lock in prices now for…May Calving Can Help With Labor and Weather Issues
Published April 9, 2024
Calving season is in mid-swing for most ranchers, but not all. NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Karl Hoppe says that May calving is becoming more and more common in the upper Midwest. "We've seen lots of people switching to May…Disappointed, Not Surprised
Published April 9, 2024
South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Danita Murray is not completely surprised by the appeals court ruling on the California Clean Air waiver, but is disappointed. "When it comes to emissions, we think that there are smarter things that can…Appeals Court Upheld California’s EV Mandate
Published April 9, 2024
The federal court of appeals in Washington, D.C. has upheld California’s vehicle emissions waiver, allowing the state to adopt more stringent fuel emission standards than the federal government. The California Air Resources Board is requiring 100 percent of the new…Working on a Farm Bill Solution to Prop 12
Published April 9, 2024
National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer, who farms at Easton, Minnesota, said Prop 12 continues to be a legislative priority. "We are looking to the farm bill as a federal solution for Prop 12. That's what the Supreme Court…Meat Exports Up Over Last Year
Published April 8, 2024
The U.S. Meat Export Federation reports a 14% increase in pork exports for February from a year ago and a 15% value increase during that time. Federation President Dan Halstrom attributes the growth to Mexico and strong global market performance.…No New Collaboration for CHS-Growmark
Published April 8, 2024
In January, the board and management of CHS and Growmark announced they were exploring a possible merger. "Both companies went in with our eyes wide open seeing if there's something more in addition to the ventures we have together already,"…