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Crop Insurance Targeted
Published April 21, 2022
The Natural Resources Defense Council is seeking changes to the crop insurance program. The environmental group wants farmers to be incentivized to improve soil health through lower premiums or a higher premium subsidy. The NRDC report also criticized the Actual…Protect the Farm Safety Net
Published April 21, 2022
Minnesota farm industry leaders want crop insurance protected in the next farm bill. They also oppose tying conservation program participation to crop insurance benefits. These farm bill priorities were highlighted in a meeting with Minnesota Senator Tina Smith at the…Kansas Wheat Crop Suffers
Published April 20, 2022
It’s an important time for the hard red winter wheat crop in the Southern Plains. Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin says there still hasn’t been any major drought relief for the crop, especially in western Kansas. "It would have been…Planting Put on Hold
Published April 20, 2022
In parts of western North Dakota, the April snowstorms were measured in feet, not inches. "If I can say anything good about it, there was quite a bit of water in the snow, maybe up to two inches of liquid…Advancing Ag Innovations to Support Food Security, Climate and Environment
Published April 20, 2022
BASF plans to introduce new innovations across all business areas over the next decade, ranging from traits to digital farming. Its ten-year outlook puts a focus on productivity and sustainability. The pipeline for new products includes a new Nematode Resistant…USDA Launches Rural Partners Network
Published April 20, 2022
The USDA has a new program called the Rural Partners Network. The program will help rural communities get access to government resources. According to Senior Administration Officials, there will be on-the-ground staff to help communities navigate finding the right federal…French Selected for CFI Job
Published April 20, 2022
Mickie French is the new executive director of the Center for Food Integrity. French succeeds Terry Fleck, who is retiring. French has extensive experience in the food industry, including Tate & Lyle to the Indiana Soybean Alliance.Avian Influenza Taking a Toll
Published April 20, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz hosted a HPAI roundtable discussion in Willmar. A coordinated state and federal response team is there dealing with the state’s outbreak. "We've met with folks at the command center. They're working long hours, seven days a…R-CALF: Labeling Law Should be Restored
Published April 20, 2022
The American Beef Labeling Act is on the table with the goal of reinstating mandatory country of origin labeling. R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard says MCOOL would help American ranchers by driving up market demand. "Producers will empower consumers to…