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A Good Day for MN at World Dairy Expo
Published October 2, 2023
The University of Minnesota won the National Intercollegiate Dairy Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo. Ben Styer, who is part of the University of Minnesota team, was the top individual judge. Minnesota also took top honors in the National 4-H…DMC Payment Triggered Again
Published October 2, 2023
The August milk margin triggered the eighth consecutive payment for dairy farmers with Dairy Margin Coverage for the 2023 program year. The August income over feed margin is $6.46 per hundredweight with DMC payments expected to total $120 millionNew GOP Chief Counsel for Senate Ag Committee
Published October 2, 2023
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman has named Caleb Crosswhite as the minority chief counsel for the committee. Most recently, Crosswhite was the deputy chief counsel for House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glen 'GT' Thompson. Crosswhite served on the House…Pilot Insurance Program Available for Cow-Calf Sector
Published October 2, 2023
USDA has announced a new insurance option for cow-calf producers in four states. Weaned Calf Risk Protection offers Actual Production History coverage to ensure revenue from spring calving. This program will be available in South Dakota, Colorado, Nebraska and Texas…Today is MP Deadline
Published October 2, 2023
Today is the final day for farmers to purchase margin protection insurance for 2024. With the turn of the calendar to October, harvest prices for crop insurance will start setting averages today. That will continue through the end of the…Farm Bill Expires
Published October 2, 2023
While a government shutdown was averted, the farm bill expired over the weekend. Agriculture committee leadership has said the farm bill will likely be wrapped up in December. That timeline may be complicated by the next debate on government funding.…Last-Minute Stopgap Spending Bill Passes
Published October 2, 2023
Congress ended a chaotic week with a surprising weekend vote on a short-term spending bill. The House passed the continuing resolution with a vote of 335-to-91 with 90 Republicans and one Democrat voting against it. The same bill passed the…Building Leadership Skills
Published October 2, 2023
Madison Pesek, Fergus Falls, serves as a 4-H state ambassador. By taking advantage of leadership opportunities, Pesek has gained skills she hopes to use some day as an ag educator. “I’ve learned to communicate well with others through camps I…4-H Ag Ambassadors Advocate for Agriculture
Published October 2, 2023
Kari Matejka is serving her second year as a state 4-H ag ambassador “We get to advocate for agriculture especially to youth so the future is secure for agriculture in Minnesota.” Matejka, who is from Martin County, has learned public…