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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.…

CBO Reviews House Ag Committee Farm Bill

Published May 3, 2018

The Congressional Budget Office has completed its analysis of the farm bill passed by the House Agriculture Committee. According to the CBO, amendments to the federal crop insurance program would reduce spending slightly over a ten-year period. Those amendments would…

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Less Anxiety Seen Over Trade

Published May 2, 2018

The markets go up and down, but Citizens Elevator Vice President of Grain Angie Setzer says there has been a calming effect on the trade. "The potential trade war still remains the 500-pound gorilla in the room. However, it's quieted…

Good Planting Weather Ahead for Northern Plains

Published May 2, 2018

In the short-term, farmers should be able to continue planting progress in the Northern Plains. World Weather Incorporated Senior Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner says that doesn’t necessarily mean it will be absolutely dry. “We do have fast moving disturbances pushing through…

Red Potato Market Hits a Low

Published May 2, 2018

The red potato market in the Red River Valley is at a 14-year low. The base price for #1 A-sized reds was at $15 per hundredweight or higher from September through February. In some cases, prices are now as low…

Trade War is Not Armageddon, Says Ross

Published May 2, 2018

Before making the trip to China to discuss the trade dispute, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross spoke at a conference in California. Ross downplayed the impact a trade war would have on agriculture. Ross said there are no simple answers but…

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MN House Passes Transportation Bill

Published May 2, 2018

The Minnesota House has passed another omnibus bill, which includes transportation funding. This bill includes $101 million in supplemental road and bridge funding for Fiscal Year 2019 and $40 million for the 2020-2021 biennium. There is more money for roads…

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Crop Watch Recap

Published May 1, 2018

The Red River Farm Network brings you reports from the fields every Tuesday at 12:37 p.m. during Crop Watch. Last week, Randy Koenen made stops in North Dakota near Minto, Fordville, Crystal, St. Thomas and Niche. Listen to the entire…

Wheat Quality Council Kicks Off Winter Wheat Tour

Published May 1, 2018

Day one of the Wheat Quality Council’s Hard Red Winter Wheat Tour is underway. So far, participants have made stops in parts of eastern Kansas and Nebraska. Executive Vice President Dave Green says the crop just south and west of…

Use Caution with Spring Anhydrous Application

Published May 1, 2018

Farmers should use some caution when planting after a spring anhydrous application. University of Minnesota Extension Soil Scientist Dan Kaiser says it really depends on soil moisture. "If you look at the point of injection, there's a round shape between…

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MN House Committee Approves Rural Finance Authority

CBO Reviews House Ag Committee Farm Bill

Less Anxiety Seen Over Trade

Good Planting Weather Ahead for Northern Plains

Red Potato Market Hits a Low

Trade War is Not Armageddon, Says Ross

MN House Passes Transportation Bill

Crop Watch Recap

Wheat Quality Council Kicks Off Winter Wheat Tour

Use Caution with Spring Anhydrous Application

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