Articles tagged under: agriculture
Conservation Funding Available in Inflation Reduction Act
Published August 3, 2022
Minnesota Representative Angie Craig is encouraged by the ag-related provisions in the new reconciliation bill. Craig cites the one-time $20 billion conservation funding. "This is one of the items we heard at our farm bill listening session," Craig told RRFN.…Chief Ag Negotiator Nominee Has Confirmation Hearing
Published August 1, 2022
The Senate Finance Committee held a confirmation hearing for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s nominee for Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip. During the hearing, McKalip outlined trade priorities, including enforcing the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement, strengthening trade relationships…Off to Duluth!
Published June 20, 2022
In the next two days, a group of 15 agricultural professionals, including RRFN farm broadcaster Carah Hart, will take a closer look at how grains are handled and shipped at the Duluth Port. Duluth's been a key part of agriculture…Vilsack Meets with United Nations Officials in NYC
Published June 17, 2022
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was in New York City this past week to discuss global food security at the United Nations. Vilsack said the world’s awareness of global food security is increasing due to supply chain disruptions, climate and Russia’s…U.S. to Build Grain Silos on Ukrainian Borders
Published June 15, 2022
President Joe Biden said the U.S. will build temporary silos on Poland’s border with Ukraine to facilitate grain exports. "We can transfer it from those cars into those silos into cars in Europe and get it across the world." Poland's…Ag Bills Squeak Through at the End of the Session
Published May 23, 2022
It came right down to the wire, but the omnibus agriculture bill is on its way to Governor Tim Walz’s desk. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Sundin said it would have been a better bill if more money was available.…Support Remains for Value-Added Ag Opportunities
Published March 13, 2022
The North Dakota Corn Growers Association is supportive of value-added agriculture opportunities in the state, including the proposed corn wet mill in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Gilby farmer and NDCGA board member Greg Amundson says the proposed corn wet mill…Market Competition in Ag Highlighted in State of Union
Published March 2, 2022
In President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address, the speech focused on Russia-Ukraine, infrastructure and the economy. Biden also briefly talked about competition in agriculture. "Small businesses and family farmers and ranchers. I need not tell our Republican…Larson: NDSU Has Unmatched Support
Published January 28, 2022
Debra Larson, the vice president of academic affairs and provost for California State University at Chico, wants to continue North Dakota State University's current momentum. "The commitment by the state, by business and the farming community to the university is…