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Session Ends with Unfinished Business

Published May 25, 2020

The Minnesota legislative session wrapped up at midnight May 17 with unfinished business. A special session is expected in mid-June to address bonding. "In a democracy and the way the bonding bill is set up, you need to have bipartisan…

No Bonding Bill Means Special Session Ahead for MN

Published May 18, 2020

The Minnesota legislative session wrapped up at midnight on Sunday, May 17 with unfinished business. A bonding bill still needs to be accomplished. A special session is expected in mid-June to address the legislation. "In a democracy and the way…

House Democrats Release COVID-19 Relief Bill

Published May 12, 2020

House Democrats have unveiled a phase four COVID-19 relief package. The bill is called the HEROES Act. Included in the $3 trillion bill are additional funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, market-ready livestock and poultry loss assistance, supplemental Dairy…

Closer to Average Temps in the Northern Plains Forecast

Published May 11, 2020

Over the weekend, overnight lows dipped into the 20s and 30s for much of the region. These below-freezing temperatures are concerning, especially in areas where crops are starting to emerge. DTN agricultural meteorologist Bryce Anderson says the second half of…

SD Agriculture Secretary Announces Retirement

Published May 8, 2020

South Dakota Agriculture Secretary Kim Vanneman retired on Friday. In Vanneman's near two years at the agriculture department, she’s most proud of her work with young farmers and ranchers and also, helping farmers build stronger relationships with consumers. "We need…

MN Lawmakers Consider Priorities for Final Weeks of Session

Published May 6, 2020

Despite a shift in the budget outlook, Representative Deb Kiel thinks the legislature can still accomplish a bonding bill. "Minnesota has a lot of infrastructure. We need to make sure to take care of roads and bridges," said Kiel. "We…

SDFB Offering COVID-19 Resources

Published April 27, 2020

Right now, farmers and ranchers navigating uncharted territory with COVID-19. That’s why agricultural organizations, like the South Dakota Farm Bureau, have created a new set of resources. Executive Director Krystil Smit says a coronavirus page and new video series is…

Another Economic Stimulus Package Being Discussed

Published April 24, 2020

Discussions on a fourth coronavirus stimulus package are underway. For agriculture, the big debate could be structuring more aid for the industry moving forward. "Some people will look at getting more funds for the Commodity Credit Corporation, others will prefer…

Uncertainty in Agriculture is like “Throwing a Rock in a Pond”

Published April 20, 2020

Agriculture was already dealing with a challenging economy, even before the COVID-19 pandemic started. According to Bell Bank Senior Vice President Lynn Paulson, farm program payments through the Market Faciliation Program and WHIP-plus did help the balance sheet come loan…

MN Lawmakers Press Forward in Last Month of Session

Published April 20, 2020

There's one month left for the Minnesota Legislative session. Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division chair Jeanne Poppe says for the next few weeks, there’s going to be work on agricultural policy and agricultural finance bills. "We…

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Session Ends with Unfinished Business

No Bonding Bill Means Special Session Ahead for MN

House Democrats Release COVID-19 Relief Bill

Closer to Average Temps in the Northern Plains Forecast

SD Agriculture Secretary Announces Retirement

MN Lawmakers Consider Priorities for Final Weeks of Session

SDFB Offering COVID-19 Resources

Another Economic Stimulus Package Being Discussed

Uncertainty in Agriculture is like “Throwing a Rock in a Pond”

MN Lawmakers Press Forward in Last Month of Session

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