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Trump Discusses Reopening of Packing Plants
Published April 30, 2020
President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue spoke with farm leaders and meat company executives Wednesday. The phone conversation centered on the use of the Defense Production Act to reopen meatpacking plants. Trump referenced that…Dairy Farmers Adapt to Supply Chain Challenges
Published April 29, 2020
The dairy checkoff is partnering with processors to donate dairy products and meet the needs of local food banks. "We aren't asking for money from processor partners, but we are asking for help in delivering or storing products for food…USDA Continues Work on a COVID-19 Aid Rule for Farmers
Published April 29, 2020
Following a discussion with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Tuesday, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the USDA is still struggling with the big needs for agriculture in the COVID-19 pandemic. "The $23.5 billion we secured one month ago for…Farmers Endure Muddy Conditions as Fieldwork Begins
Published April 29, 2020
Fields are still muddy as area farmers begin planting. "We're planting wheat and picking our fields here and there," said Jim Bahm, a farmer from New Salem, North Dakota. "Some of it is black stubble and some of it is…A Decent Planting Window Ahead for Northern Plains
Published April 29, 2020
There is a good planting window going forward, but it will not be completely dry for the Northern Plains. "What I don't see are the big systems that would take us out of the fields for days, cause major flooding…Getting a Good Start for Soybean Planting
Published April 29, 2020
Golden Harvest Soybean Product Manager Stephanie Porter reminds farmers to make sure conditions are right before putting soybean seed in the ground. "Make sure the soil isn't too wet. We're going to have a long enough planting window to wait…Midwest Dairy Donates to Local Food Banks
Published April 29, 2020
Midwest Dairy is donating $500,000 to food banks to purchase dairy products for people in need. The donations will be spread across 10 states including Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Typically, dairy checkoff funds can’t be used to purchase…Malting Barley Association Releases Top Variety List
Published April 29, 2020
The American Malting Barley Association released a recommended list of barley varieties for the 2020 growing season. Busch Agricultural Resources’ ABI Eagle was the lone addition to the recommended two-row variety list. A full list of the recommended two and…Packing Plants, COOL and More Addressed in MFU Webinar
Published April 29, 2020
Minnesota Farmers Union hosted a webinar to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic with its members. One portion of the webinar focused on supply chain challenges. "With the large meat packing plants shutting down, it really shows the insecurity of our food…