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Farm Bill Extension Remains a Possibility
Published November 28, 2022
The Republicans have a slim majority in the House and a very tight margin is in the Democrat’s favor in the Senate. Compeer Financial Chief Mission and Marketing Officer John Monson says that will influence the farm bill debate. "I don't…Chinese COVID Shutdowns Prompt Protests
Published November 28, 2022
Thousands of protesters have gone to the streets in China, demonstrating against the government’s strict COVID policies. The protests are happening in at least 16 major cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. Protesters are calling for Chinese President Xi Jinping to…White House Monitors Rail Negotiations
Published November 25, 2022
The Biden Administration is keeping an eye on the contract negotiations between Class I railroads and a dozen unions. During a Thanksgiving Day press gaggle, President Joe Biden was asked if he has gotten involved personally. "I have not directly…Mexico Rethinks GMO Corn Policy
Published November 24, 2022
Mexico's president appears to be back-peddling from his commitment to ban GMO corn imports, saying it will be accepted for feed usage. "It was unrealistic to say they wouldn't take GMO corn with such a large percentage of our corn…Fed Minutes Released
Published November 24, 2022
After four consecutive interest rate increases of 75 basis points, the central bank is expected to pullback to a 50 basis point increase in December. The Fed released the minutes from its November meeting. Analysts are dissecting this information looking…Lawmakers to Clash Over Regulations
Published November 23, 2022
The Minnesota DFL will control the Governor’s office, House and Senate in the upcoming biennium. With the Democrats having a slim, one-vote majority in the Senate, incoming Minority Leader Mark Johnson believes the Republican caucus will need to be proactive. "We've…Feels Like Groundhog Day
Published November 23, 2022
Millions of dollars were spent on the 2022 political campaigns, but it resulted in very few changes. Syngenta Senior Manager of Federal Government and Industry Relations Mary Kay Thatcher says there won’t be many new faces on Capitol Hill. "Every…Biden Takes Active Role in Rail Dispute
Published November 23, 2022
Union officials and representatives of the railroad industries are meeting daily over Zoom to discuss the current labor dispute. Without a deal, a strike or work stoppage could begin by December 9. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said President…MN 3Q Exports Surge Past $7 Billion
Published November 22, 2022
Minnesota exports were a record high $7.3 billion in the third quarter. That’s up $1.6 billion from the same quarter last year and in 2021. This list includes agricultural, manufacturing and mining products. Cereal grain sales were up more than…