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Farm Credit CEO: Ratify Trade Agreements
Published November 20, 2019
During a House Agriculture Subcommittee on Exchanges, Energy and Credit hearing on Tuesday, Farm Credit Administration CEO Glen Smith told lawmakers the best thing Congress can do to help farmers right now is ratify trade agreements. "The two big issues…Uncertainty Lingers with the Biodiesel Tax Credit
Published November 20, 2019
Impeachment is taking the oxygen out of Washington D.C., but Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley told reporters he’s not sure how it will impact the progress of biodiesel tax credit. "We've been negotiating in good faith. Four corner negotiations (with lawmakers)…National Biodiesel Board Meets in Washington D.C.
Published November 20, 2019
The National Biodiesel Board met in Washington D.C. asking lawmakers to extend the biodiesel tax credit. Brewster, Minnesota farmer Ron Obermoller says something also needs to be done to address the small refinery waivers. "One of the rulemakers for the…Trade Dispute Highlights the Importance of Foreign Markets
Published November 20, 2019
The U.S. and China have not yet come to terms on a phase-one trade deal. China is reportedly demanding the U.S. remove all trade tariffs, which seems to be a non-starter for the Trump Administration. American Soybean Association Vice President…ND 4-H Supporters Recognized
Published November 20, 2019
The North Dakota 4-H Foundation has inducted two individuals to its 4-H Hall of Fame. The honorees are the late Erwin Klusmann of New Salem and Wayne Hankel of Fargo. Klusmann was a 4-H member and leader who won numerous…Milk Production Moves Higher
Published November 20, 2019
In the 24 major dairy production states, milk production went up nearly two percent in October. Dairy cow numbers are down from one year ago, but production on a per-cow basis is higher. In Minnesota, milk production increased 1.8 percent.…Cellulosic Ethanol Plant Idled
Published November 20, 2019
Production at the cellulosic ethanol plant at Emmetsburg, Iowa is being put on hold. This facility is a joint venture between POET and Royal DSM and used corn stover to make ethanol. Company officials blame the shutdown on EPA’s management…FCC Precision Ag Task Force Named
Published November 20, 2019
The Federal Communications Commission has appointed a task force to provide input on precision agriculture. Land O’Lakes Chief Technology Officer Teddy Bekele will chair the task force. Task force members include Michael Adelaine of South Dakota State University and Dakota…“Setting the Record Straight” with Beef
Published November 20, 2019
There is a lot going on in Washington D.C. right now as it relates to the cattle industry. Rising to the top for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association is the issue of fake, or lab processed, meat. "Legislation has been…