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Pro-Ethanol Message Highlighted in DC
Published July 22, 2021
Ethanol is facing challenges on Capitol Hill and in the courts. The National Corn Growers Association has responded with a new marketing campaign that is targeting government and public policy stakeholders. This effort is designed to highlight the environmental benefits…Facing the Loss of Stepped-Up Basis
Published July 22, 2021
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven went to the Senate floor Wednesday, outlining his opposition to the White House’s tax proposal. Hoeven cited the administration’s plan to eliminate stepped-up basis for farmers and ranchers. "Under current law when passing down a…A Trio of USDA Appointments Announced
Published July 22, 2021
Michael Amato is the new communications director. Previously, Amato founded Amato Advisors and had been part of the Biden-Harris transition team. Basil Gooden was named the director of state operations for rural development. Gooden's resume includes time as Virginia's secretary…FAS Administrator Named
Published July 22, 2021
Daniel Whitley is the new administrator of USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service. Whitley has spent more than 20 years with the agency. Most recently, Whitley was the FAS acting administrator.Potato News
Published July 21, 2021
It’s been a strange year for the Colorado Potato Beetle. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae says in central Minnesota, populations started early and strong. In the north, emergence was later and populations only peaked once. Hear more in…Minnesota Beef Update
Published July 21, 2021
Meet the new communications director for the Minnesota Beef Council - Ashley Kraemer. Learn more about Ashley in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Corn Matters
Published July 21, 2021
Farmfest is back, and the Minnesota Corn Growers Association booth is a stop you don't want to miss. Learn more in the latest Corn Matters program.Wheat Will Be Forced to Bid for Acres in ’22
Published July 21, 2021
DTN/Progressive Farmer contributing analyst Tregg Cronin says the North American balance sheet for spring wheat is on shaky ground. "Spring wheat is going to have to bid for acres next spring like it hasn't had to do in some time,"…WHIP+ Gets Attention for ’20 and ’21 Crops
Published July 21, 2021
The House and Senate Agriculture Committees are considering an extension of the WHIP+ program. This program began as a temporary program to provide relief for farmers hurt by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven recently…