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AgCountry to Deliver $83.5M in Cash Patronage
Published January 26, 2023
A major infusion of cash is going out to farmers in North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. AgCountry Farm Credit Services President and CEO Marc Knisely made the announcement at the cooperative’s AgFocus Conference. The board of directors has approved a cash…Fertilizer Fee Increase Proposed
Published January 26, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is seeking an increase in the fertilizer tonnage fee to fund inspections, permitting and nitrogen point source evaluations. The fee would increase from 39 cents per ton to 64 cents. State Representative Bobbie Harder questioned…Highlighting Geopolitical Change
Published January 24, 2023
At the Northern Pulse Growers Association’s annual conference, Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro said wealth inequality is driving change globally. In recent decades, the U.S. dominated foreign policy, but a new international order is taking shape. "In…More Study Recommended for Grain Bin Sales Tax Exemption
Published January 24, 2023
A bill proposing a sales tax exemption for the sale of grain bins in North Dakota is being referred to the Legislative Management Committee for further study. HB 1370 was heard in the House Finance and Taxation Committee. "We've had a…No Resolution Seen on GMO Corn Dispute
Published January 24, 2023
Mexico’s proposed ban on biotech corn imports brought USDA Undersecretary Alexis Taylor and agricultural trade ambassador Doug McKalip to Mexico City for another round of negotiations. In a statement, the U.S. trade officials said the proposal is not based in…Petersen Receives Unanimous Vote from Senate Ag Committee
Published January 24, 2023
The Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee voted unanimously to recommend the confirmation of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen for a second term. The committee received letters of support from several farm groups including Farm Bureau, Farmers Union and commodity organizations. Testifying before…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published January 23, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said a neutral-to-friendly cattle-on-feed report is supportive to the cattle markets. A bearish tone is evident in nearly every other market…Bill Guarantees Paid Family Leave
Published January 23, 2023
The beginning of the legislative session typically happens at a slow, methodical pace. That has not been the case this year in St. Paul. One of the bills on a fast track would require Minnesota businesses to provide up to…A Consistent Carbon Pricing System
Published January 23, 2023
The World Trade Organization director-general, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, wants world leaders to adopt a shared carbon-pricing system. Today there are at least 70 different carbon pricing options available around the world. The WTO leader believes one consistent policy will provide certainty,…