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MN Governor Walz Announces Drought Relief Package

Published September 25, 2021

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced a $10 million drought relief package to support Minnesota farmers and livestock producers impacted by the severe drought conditions during the 2021 growing season. Much of the state has experienced moderate to extreme drought this…

Dollars Now Available for Minnesota Hog Farmers

Published November 12, 2020

Minnesota pig farmers affected by COVID-19 are eligible for direct payments from the state Department of Agriculture. $5 will be paid for hogs weighing less than 25 pounds, and $30 per hog weighing over 225 pounds that were destroyed due…

Assistance Available for MN Hog, Turkey Producers and More

Published October 20, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic caused major hiccups in the food supply chain earlier in the year, particularly when it came processing and transportation of ag commodities. That's why nearly $7.7 million of CARES Act funding is now available agricultural producers and…

Lawmakers Start to Return to D.C. This Week

Published September 7, 2020

Lawmakers start to return to Washington D.C. after Labor Day. One item on the agenda is restarting earlier failed talks on another coronavirus relief package. Crops, livestock and biofuel producers are still trying to recover from billions of dollars in losses.…

U.S. Cattle Industry is Waiting on Further Assistance Details

Published April 27, 2020

Cattle producers are slated to receive $5.1 billion of the $9.6 billion in USDA direct payments for the livestock industry. However, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Senior Policy Analyst Jess Peterson says the industry is waiting on specific details. "The Department of…

Goehring: Ag Industry Keeps Moving Forward

Published April 25, 2020

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the primary focus for the ND Department of Agriculture is to keep the industry moving forward. There are many moving pieces right now. "Whether we're working on H2-A labors issues or working with…

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MN Governor Walz Announces Drought Relief Package

Dollars Now Available for Minnesota Hog Farmers

Assistance Available for MN Hog, Turkey Producers and More

Lawmakers Start to Return to D.C. This Week

U.S. Cattle Industry is Waiting on Further Assistance Details

Goehring: Ag Industry Keeps Moving Forward

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