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More Normal Conditions Forecast
Published November 20, 2023
Agricultural Economic Insights Managing Partner David Widmar says farmers should be prepared to return to a more normal year following a time of record farm income. “At some point, we’re going to see incomes come off these record highs," said…CR/Farm Bill Extension Signed into Law
Published November 20, 2023
President Joe Biden signed the continuing resolution, giving lawmakers until January 19 to pass funding bills for Agriculture/FDA, Transportation/Housing and Urban Development, Military Construction/Veterans Affairs and Energy/Water. Eight other funding bills face an early February deadline. This stopgap spending bill…Animal Ag Water Quality Subcommittee Nominations Open
Published November 20, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced the creation of an Animal Ag Water Quality Subcommittee. EPA Agricultural Advisor Rob Snyder said this is in response to the denial of two petitions to overhaul the Clean Water Act permitting program. “We…Interest Grows in Policy Development in South Dakota
Published November 20, 2023
South Dakota Farm Bureau Federation Senior Regional Manager Lowell Messman said policy development draws great interest at the annual meeting. “It seems to have had a little bit of a resurgence in South Dakota. The past couple of years we’ve…Phenomenal Yields
Published November 20, 2023
For Erskine, Minnesota farmer Brady Lee, the yields seen this year were some of the best he's seen in his farming career. It was still a grind. "We had a few small pesky rain showers and some wet, sloppy snow…River Levels Improve
Published November 20, 2023
A webinar hosted by the National Integrated Drought Information System and NOAA painted a more positive outlook for the Mississippi River this fall. Two different models are showing that water levels should be on the rise. Lower Mississippi River Forecast…WOTUS is Back in the Courts
Published November 20, 2023
The Waters of the United States rule is back in the courts. The Biden Administration finalized its WOTUS rule in September after the Supreme Court ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency. Twenty-four states have filed an amended complaint at the…A Thanksgiving Pardon
Published November 20, 2023
A pair of Minnesota turkeys will receive a presidential pardon today on the South Lawn of the White House. National Turkey Federation Chairman Steve Lykken, who is president of the Jennie-O Turkey Store in Willmar, will make the presentation. The…Hall of Fame Honors
Published November 19, 2023
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting inducted Mike Perrine and Mike Murphy into its Hall of Fame. Perrine owns MP Ag Radio in Troy, Illinois and previously worked for AgriTalk and WKAN Radio. Murphy retired after more than five decades…