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25 Years for Ag Leadership Conference
Published April 17, 2023
The Women’s Agricultural Leadership Conference celebrated 25 years on Wednesday at Chaska, Minnesota. Co-founder Doris Mold says the idea for this conference came from research. "The impetus came from a Ph.D. study that said that women were not being represented enough…Waiting for Drier Conditions
Published April 17, 2023
Winter is taking its last gasp with snow over the past 24 hours in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Sunshine is now expected to start the week in Minnesota and the Dakotas. A mix of rain and snow will be…A Budget Hole for ’26-’27
Published April 17, 2023
Nearly a month ago, Minnesota legislative leaders announced budget targets. For 2024-2025, agriculture was allocated $48 million. Governor Tim Walz sought $71 million for ’26 and ’27, but the Legislature’s ag budget target is $40 million. Cory Bennett, who leads…G7 Nations Meet in Japan
Published April 17, 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is spending time in Vietnam and Japan this week. At the same time, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai is traveling to the Philippines and Japan. The G7 meetings are being held in Japan where world leaders…Corporate Farming Law Being Considered by a Conference Committee
Published April 17, 2023
A House-Senate conference committee is reviewing North Dakota’s corporate farm law. The bill provides more flexibility for the expansion of animal agriculture in the state. HB 1371 is expected to pass in the legislature and signed by the governor.Omnibus Ag Bill Moves to the House
Published April 17, 2023
The omnibus agriculture bill will be heard in the Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee today. The language differs greatly from the bill that passed in the Minnesota Senate last week. One major policy change is language banning crop protection…Brazilian Beans Coming to the U.S.
Published April 17, 2023
With a significant difference in price, Brazilian soybeans will soon be feeding hogs and birds in North Carolina. A 30,000 metric ton vessel will be leaving Brazil before the end of the month, heading to U.S. East Coast. This would…North Dakotan Selected for Beginning Farmer Institute
Published April 17, 2023
The National Farmers Union has selected 11 individuals nationwide to participate in its Beginning Farmer Institute. The nine-month training will focus on business skills, mentorship and leadership development. Only one member of the class is from the tri-state region, April…Higher Renewable Fuel Volumes Sought
Published April 17, 2023
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley are leading a bipartisan group of lawmakers who are calling on the EPA to strengthen the Renewable Fuel Standard. In a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, the senators said the…