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A Moving Target

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China’s timeline for fulfilling its 12 million metric ton soybean commitments has been a moving target. Originally, the thought was that those sales had to be wrapped up by the end of this month. "It was never realistic that they…

Farming for the Future

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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Megan Mullen, Ag Water Quality Certification Program administrator, offers an update…

$4M Available for Beginning Farmer Program

Published Yesterday

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture Rural Finance Authority will begin accepting applications for the 2026 Beginning Farmer Tax Credit on January 1. The annual program provides financial incentives for asset owners who rent or sell farmland, equipment, livestock, or other…

Higher Corn Demand for Ethanol Production

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Ethanol producers used 476.4 million bushels of corn in October, an increase from 435.4 million in September and 463.6 million a year ago, according to the USDA. The agency also reports a recent dip in sorghum use at ethanol plants,…

Agriculture May Seek Additional Relief in ’26

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The farm financial situation is so severe, National Association of Wheat Growers Association Treasurer Nathan Keane believes there will be an attempt to secure more relief for farmers when Congress returns in January. "It is gonna be helpful to have…

Longtime DFA Executive Passes

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Funeral services will be held on December 27 for Gary Hanman. Hanman, 91, helped establish Dairy Farmers of America in 1998, bringing together four dairy cooperatives into a single entity and growing it into the nation’s largest dairy co-op. Hanman…

New Faces on ASA Executive Committee

Published Yesterday

Ohio farmer Scott Metzger has succeeded Caleb Ragland of Kentucky as president of the American Soybean Association. In addition, Valley Springs, South Dakota farmer Jordan Scott has been elected ASA secretary. Jamie Beyer of Wheaton, Minnesota will serve as an…

Northey to Posthumously Recieve AFBF Award

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During next month’s American Farm Bureau Federation Convention, Bill Northey will be honored posthumously with the organization’s Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award. Northey served as the USDA undersecretary for farm production and conservation during the first Trump Administration. Northey is…

Lawmakers Ask White House for Bird Flu Vaccine Plan

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Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds led a bipartisan group of senators asking the Trump Administration to finalize a bird flu vaccine strategy. In March, USDA pledged $100 million to research vaccines and therapeutics as part…

Top Lobbyists

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The Washington, D.C. publication, The Hill, is out with its annual list of top lobbyists. The extensive list includes familiar names in the world of agriculture. The Hill’s Top Lobbyists include Alexa Combelic of the American Soybean Association, Geoff Cooper…

A Moving Target

Farming for the Future

$4M Available for Beginning Farmer Program

Higher Corn Demand for Ethanol Production

Agriculture May Seek Additional Relief in ’26

Longtime DFA Executive Passes

New Faces on ASA Executive Committee

Northey to Posthumously Recieve AFBF Award

Lawmakers Ask White House for Bird Flu Vaccine Plan

Top Lobbyists

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