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E15 Could Save Minnesota Drivers $84 Million
Published April 14, 2023
In a study from ABF Economics, if Minnesota switched from ten percent ethanol blends to E15 it would contribute just over $1 billion to the state's gross domestic product. On a statewide basis, the transition would save consumers $84 million…Taiwan Reaffirms Trade Partnership
Published April 14, 2023
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and ranking members of the Senate Agriculture Committee met with Taiwan’s Council of Agriculture deputy minister to discuss agriculture and trade relations. The two parties signed letters of intent for Taiwan to purchase $3.2 billion…North Dakota Legislative Report
Published April 14, 2023
The countdown is on to get bills moved through committee. North Dakota Representative Jared Hagert says work in the tax and finance committee focused on the Legacy Fund. Hear more in this week's North Dakota Legislative Report.From Winter to Summer in 48 Hours
Published April 13, 2023
South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson says temperatures up to 90 degrees contributed to enormous snow melt this past week and in some places, spring wheat planting is underway. "We went from winter to summer in 48 hours,…Pipeline Hearings Continue
Published April 13, 2023
The third of five public hearings on Summit Carbon Solution’s carbon pipeline took place in Wahpeton. Summit Carbon Solutions Director of Public Affairs Jesse Harris says the hearings give the public a spotlight to express their concerns. "We've held thousands…SD Corn Comments
Published April 13, 2023
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Utilization Council board member Doug Noem talks about the efficiency of fertilizer use over the years.A Season of Extremes
Published April 13, 2023
Belfield, North Dakota farmer/rancher Byron Richard says the western part of the state has been put through the wringer with wild swings in temperatures. "It's a matter of extremes with high's (a week ago) being in the 20's and this…MFBF Minute
Published April 13, 2023
Legislators still need to hear from you. Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett gives an update on what's happening at the capitol in the latest MFBF Minute.Spring is in the Air!
Published April 13, 2023
With spring in the air, snow melt is happening quickly. SDSU Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says the soil is in a good position to absorb a lot of that moisture after a dry fall. "We still see shallow frost…