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Dairy Industry Represented at USMCA Hearing
Published July 28, 2021
The U.S. dairy industry has had some heartburn with Canada’s dairy tariff quotas and Mexican regulations designed to limit imports. Idaho dairy farmer Allan Huttema addressed the need for enforcement of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement during testimony before the Senate Finance…RMA Adds More Flexibility for Drought-Stressed Farmers and Ranchers
Published July 28, 2021
USDA’s Risk Management Agency is providing additional flexibility for farmers and ranchers dealing with the drought. Additional time is now available to pay premiums and administrative fees. Interest will also be waived for 60 days. In an interview, the Red…Another USDA Post Filled
Published July 28, 2021
Adrienne Wojciechowski has been named as USDA’s assistant secretary for congressional relations. Most recently, Wojciechowski was a member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee staff. Previously, she worked for the Nature Conservancy.Lawmakers Push for Timely Decisions for Emergency Haying of CRP
Published July 28, 2021
It may be too late for this year, but bills have been introduced in Congress to improve the Agriculture Department’s ability to allow for the timely haying of CRP land during a weather disaster, like this year’s drought. The bill…Sugar in the Crosshairs Again
Published July 28, 2021
A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the House and Senate to make changes in the current sugar program. It calls for the end of production controls on the domestic sugar supply and it repeals a program where the federal…NPPGA Announces Peycke Retirement
Published July 28, 2021
Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Finance and Operations Director Diane Peycke will retire August 13. Peycke started working for the Red River Valley Potato Growers Association 35 years ago.Murray Moves to ADM
Published July 28, 2021
Stephanie Murray is the new manager of marketing communications and brand experience at ADM. Most recently, Murray was vice president for Reputation Partners. Previously, Murray spent time with FleishmanHillard and G&S Business Communications.Demeter Award of Excellence Recipients Named
Published July 28, 2021
During the Women in Agribusiness Summit in Minneapolis, three individuals will receive the Demeter Award of Excellence. The honorees are AgBiome COO Toni Bucci, Wilbur-Ellis Vice President Anne Cleary and Texas A&M University Economist Vicky Salin. The conference will be…New Loan Programs Authorized for ND Livestock Producers
Published July 28, 2021
The Bank of North Dakota has two new loan programs to help livestock producers cover drought-related expenses. The Livestock Drought Loan Program can be used to purchase feed, transportation costs for feed or livestock or drilling well. The Livestock Rebuilder…