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Articles tagged under: buffer law

Property Tax Exemption Sought for Buffers

Published March 19, 2025

The Minnesota House and Senate tax committees have reviewed a property tax exemption for the buffers required by the state. Minnesota Corn Growers Association First Vice President Wes Beck testified in favor of the bill. "Since the passage of the Buffer…
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Compensation Sought for Dayton-Era Buffer Law

Published January 24, 2025

Buffer strips were a signature environmental policy win for Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton. Ten years later, this policy is causing heartburn in farm country. "We feel farmers should be compensated for the establishment of those buffers and the maintenance," said…
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Buffer Bill Significantly Increases Penalty

Published February 28, 2024

A bill moving through the Minnesota House would dramatically increase the penalties for violation of the state buffer law. Failing to plant vegetation on land bordering water would rocket from $500 to $10,000. The Minnesota House Environment and Natural Resources…
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Walz Budget Proposal Includes Provisions for Farmers

Published February 20, 2019

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is proposing a $49 billion budget for the biennium. The plan includes a 20 cent-per-gallon increase in the state gas tax to pay for roads, bridges and mass transit. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says there…
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BSWR Retreats From Buffer Fine Proposal

Published April 11, 2018

The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources is back-tracking from a proposal that would have substantially increased the fines for noncompliance with the buffer law. After hearing from farmers, BWSR Executive Director John Jaschke said the draft penalty order…
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Proposed Buffer Fines Make a Huge Difference

Published April 9, 2018

When it comes to buffer law penalty changes, Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Kirby Hettver says there is a huge difference in issuing fines per linear foot, instead of per parcel. Minnesota farmers are use to dealing with eighties or…
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Buffer Penalty Change is Bothersome to Farmers

Published April 9, 2018

The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources is proposing penalties for noncompliance with the state buffer law. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Director of Public Affairs Joe Smentek says a change-up this late in the buffer game is bothersome. "When…
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