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Corn Matters
Published May 15, 2018
In this week’s Minnesota Corn Growers Association Corn Matters, Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek discusses farm bill priorities for MN Corn.Minnesota Beef Update
Published May 15, 2018
Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. This week, Minnesota Beef Council’s Royalee Rhoads talks about Grill Fest recently held in the Twin Cities.Crush Numbers Confirm Growing Meal Supplies
Published May 15, 2018
The National Oilseed Processors Association says members crushed 161 million bushels in April, which is a record amount for the month. The soybean oil stocks of more than 2 billion pounds are higher than expected. Zaner Ag Hedge Group Chief…Mixed Feelings, Paying for Buffer Tax Credit
Published May 15, 2018
Minnesota House Agriculture Policy Committee Chairman Paul Anderson says there are unknowns with the tax bill and how Governor Dayton will respond. “Now it’s time to negotiate with the governor and see what he will go for and what he…Morrissey to Serve as Smith Press Secretary
Published May 15, 2018
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith has named Molly Morrissey as press secretary. Previously, Morrissey was the deputy press secretary for Smith and former Minnesota Senator Al Franken. Michael Dale-Stein, who was in the communications role, is taking a new job with…Wood Moves to IDFA
Published May 15, 2018
Bailey Wood is the new vice president of communications, public relations and marketing for the International Dairy Foods Association. Since 2014, Wood has been vice president of communications for the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association.Compromise Possible Between the U.S. and China
Published May 15, 2018
China may be ready to drop its tariff threat for U.S. farm commodities, like soybeans and pork. Reuters and Dow Jones are both reporting the U.S. and China are working on an agreement that would end U.S. sanctions against a…Farm Bill Amendments to be Heard in Rules Committee
Published May 15, 2018
The House Rules Committee will determine the farm bill amendments that will come to the House floor. Numerous amendments have been filed that would make substantial changes to the federal crop insurance program. At least one of those amendments are…A Sustainable Cattle Industry
Published May 15, 2018
The beef checkoff has released a new report highlighting the cattle industry’s commitment to animal welfare, beef quality, sustainability and community involvement. The Cattlemen’s Stewardship Review found the well-being of cattle is the top priority for 95 percent of producers.…