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North Dakota Legislative Report
Published April 20, 2023
The North Dakota Legislative session is winding down, and legislators are working through night sessions to get bills done. North Dakota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pete Hanebutt says there are several agriculture zoning bills. Listen to this week's…SDFU Takes Message to D.C.
Published April 20, 2023
South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke was in Washington D.C. for the spring legislative fly-in. Sombke met with officials from the anti-trust division of Department of Justice and USDA. "Country of Origin Labeling is a top priority along with…Innovation and Conservation
Published April 20, 2023
USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor led a trade trip to the Netherlands. "The Netherlands is second in the world for exports of food and agricultural products, which makes sense with their emphasis on innovation and…Patience Needed
Published April 20, 2023
Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson reminds farmers to be patient. "It's amazing how we can go from five-foot snowbanks along the interstate to nothing in ten days. "Compared to 2018 and 2019, we're actually sitting a lot better…An Optimistic Start
Published April 20, 2023
Sugar producers remain optimistic going into the new growing season. American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johannson says strong sugar prices should make for a pretty good year. "Of course, prices need to balance out the…Support for the Bioeconomy
Published April 20, 2023
Corn Refiners Association President John Bode is concentrating on the farm bill issues that support corn farmers. "We support crop insurance, responsible conservation programs and initiatives to develop the agriculture bioeconomy." Bode said the renewable bioeconomy hinges on manufacturing and…Tax Bill Unveiled
Published April 20, 2023
The Minnesota House released its tax proposal this week. Minnesota Farmers Union Public Policy Specialist Stu Lourey says there is some good things in the bill for farmers. "We were really excited to see an expansion of the beginning farmer…Weed Management in Late Planting
Published April 20, 2023
A late spring will cause weed management issues. NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters recommends making those weed management plans now. "If you can plant early, it's possible you can skip a pre-application and be ready to go with in-season…Advocating for Minnesota Soybeans in the EU
Published April 20, 2023
The Port of Duluth is being promoted as an option to export Minnesota soybeans and other commodities. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek was part of a USDA trade trip to the Netherlands. Buyers from throughout the entire…