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H5N1 in Beef?
Published May 1, 2024
The H5N1 virus has been identified in dairy cattle in nine states. USDA limited the interstate movement of dairy cattle and implemented mandatory testing. In a meeting with farm broadcasters, USDA Undersecretary of Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jennifer Lester Moffitt…MFU Minute
Published May 1, 2024
Minnesota Farmers Union Operations Director Glen Schmidt details how to register for the MFULeadership Camps in this edition of the MFU Minute.MN Beef Update
Published May 1, 2024
Minnesota Beef Council Communications Director Ashley Wulf highlights May Beef Month this week. Listen to this week's MN Beef Update.Unworkable
Published May 1, 2024
A fast response came from biofuel and agriculture groups to the Treasury Department’s GREET model. The Minnesota Corn Growers Association said it is unreasonable for the Biden Administration to expect corn growers to implement no-till practices, enhanced efficiency fertilizers and…A ND No-Go for GREET Cover Crop Provision
Published May 1, 2024
American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle said the short growing season and unpredictable fall weather in his home state of North Dakota make the Treasury Department Sustainable Aviation Fuel crop requirement next to impossible for farmers in the region. Gackle…Ethanol Groups Respond to SAF Guidance
Published May 1, 2024
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said the GREET model guidance positions ethanol-based aviation fuel for takeoff, but more work needs to be done. The RFA believes more flexibility needs to be added. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor…Farming for the Future
Published May 1, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, AgCentric Executive Director Keith Olander joins Farming for the Future. Olander…MN Corn Matters
Published May 1, 2024
Resources are available for those dealing with farm stress. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Senior Advisor Meg Moynihan joins Corn Matters to discuss this important topic. Corn Matters is a presentation of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.Freeman Succeeds Folland on Northern Crops Council
Published April 30, 2024
Paul Freeman has replaced Kris Folland as the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council representative on the Northern Crops Council. "We grow better quality soybeans up here and we're always looking for new markets and that expanded both NCI and…