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Watch for Tag-Alongs in the Next Farm Bill
Published October 30, 2023
Regarding the new farm bill, Gowan USA Agriculture Relations Director Cindy Smith believes there are still details to work out with the nutrition title and crop insurance. Once that's complete, “I think we just need to pay attention to things…More Work Ahead for Biofuels
Published October 30, 2023
Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner addressed the Agri-Women’s Harvest of Knowledge Conference in Grand Forks on Friday., highlighting the organization’s work to potential for biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “We want to make sure that any clean…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published October 30, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the soybean meal market "has been on fire." Gold is also seeing bullish enthusiasm, linked to the geopolitical uncertainty. The…Dairy Holds the Key to Farm Bill Decision
Published October 30, 2023
The farm bill process was put on a shelf when Congress was trying to elect a new speaker. With a full legislative agenda, lawmakers will have a difficult time completing the farm bill before the end of the year. If the…Fischbach Highlights Farm Policy at AgriBank Event
Published October 30, 2023
The AgriBank District Farm Credit Council recognized Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach with its Friend of Farm Credit Award. Fischbach is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction on tax policy, trade and other areas. At the…Support for Rural America
Published October 30, 2023
Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach introduced the Invest in Rural America Act. This bill would codify the ability for the Farm Credit System to work with local banks on behalf of rural communities. "I don't care where you go across Minnesota or…Branstad, Westman to Receive USMEF Awards
Published October 30, 2023
The U.S. Meat Export Federation will present two major awards at its strategic planning conference next week in New Orleans. Former U.S. ambassador to China and Iowa governor, Terry Branstad, will receive the Michael J. Mansfield Award for making agricultural…Well Grounded
Published October 30, 2023
Have farmland values stabilized or are they continuing to climb? In the latest edition of the Well Grounded podcast, two appraisers from AgCountry Farm Credit Services said prices are strong, but may be plateaued. The fall sales season is just…No Progress in EU-Australian Trade Talks
Published October 30, 2023
The European Union and Australia failed to finalize a free trade agreement over the weekend. Work began on this trade deal in 2018 and the two sides have been unable to end the deadlock. The Australian trade minister said negotiations…