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Stabenow Calls for Farm Bill Extension
Published October 27, 2023
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow is now calling for an extension of the 2018 farm bill. In comments made on the Senate floor, Stabenow said the delays in the House made it impossible to pass the farm bill on…St. Lawrence Seaway Strike
Published October 27, 2023
The St. Lawrence Seaway is shutdown due a strike by Canadian Seaway workers. There are no ships waiting to leave the system, but more than 100 ships are outside waiting to move down the St. Lawrence Seaway. Some of the…Consumers Feel the Pinch of Rising Food Costs
Published October 27, 2023
According to a report from Rabobank, consumers are taking a more cautious approach to food purchases. Third quarter restaurant transactions are down three percent from one year ago. The report said consumers are also being more careful with spending at…Commerce Department Updates GDP
Published October 27, 2023
The third quarter’s Gross Domestic Product was up 4.9 percent. That’s higher than traders expected. The GDP is a key indicator of economic activity.A Migration of Blue
Published October 26, 2023
The annual migration of blue jackets starts this week to Indianapolis. "We might be small, but we're definitely mighty when it comes to competing at National FFA Convention," reports Nikki Fideldy-Doll, North Dakota State FFA Advisor. "This year we have…Weather Disruption
Published October 26, 2023
Byron Richard has finished his corn harvest, "We had an exceptional year for corn and sunflowers. Corn is probably only two-thirds done in the region and historically we've only been around that 70-80 bushel corn and this year we've been…Corn Matters
Published October 26, 2023
Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member Ellyn Oelfke recently hosted a Latin-American trade delegation. Hear more in the latest Corn Matters, brought to you by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.Snow Delays Western North Dakota Corn Harvest
Published October 26, 2023
Washburn, North Dakota farmer Clark Price finished his soybeans with an average yield in the mid-50 bushel per acre range. "Everybody is just starting on corn, so there's a lot to go." With the health of his cattle taking priority…Farming for the Future
Published October 26, 2023
Hear about the ag water quality certification program in this week's Farming for the Future, brought to you by Minnesota Department of Agriculture.