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House Passes Spending Bill

Published March 7, 2024

On Wednesday, the House passed legislation in a 339 to 85 vote to again avoid a partial government shutdown. The bill moves to the Senate to be voted on by midnight Friday. This bill will renew funding for the Departments…

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Trains Continue to Roll

Published December 2, 2022

Commodity and agriculture groups are applauding Congress’ action to avert a rail strike. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek is pleased, but would have liked the railroads and unions to reach a deal on their own. "We were at…

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Emergency Relief Introduced

Published March 11, 2022

A bill introduced in Congress on Friday would create emergency waivers for duties levied on fertilizers by the U.S. International Trade Commission. This proposal creates a pathway to establish a waiver for anti-dumping duties for a year if there is…

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U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

Published November 7, 2021

On a vote of 228 to 206, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package on Friday night. The vote happened after House lawmakers agreed the Build Back Better plan didn’t have to be passed in…

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U.S. Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-Relief Bill

Published March 8, 2021

On Saturday, the U.S. Senate passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan on a party-line vote. No Republicans voted for the bill. This latest round of COVID relief includes $1,400 in direct payments to Americans and more funding to states.…

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Peterson Reflects on 30 Years of Serving Minnesota Agriculture

Published January 19, 2021

In his 30 years in Congress, former House Agriculture Committee Chair Collin Peterson was known for working across the aisle. At times, that meant compromise was necessary. "I had to eat some things I didn't want to eat," says Peterson.…

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Infrastructure May Be a Priority for New Congress

Published January 3, 2021

Michael Torrey Associates ag lobbyist Mike Torrey says infrastructure may be a consideration for this new Congress, but the cost remains a challenge. "The easiest way to pay for infrastructure would be a gas tax, not that I'm advocating for…

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#6 Story of 2020: The End of an Era in Minnesota’s CD-7

Published December 30, 2020

After 30 years in Congress, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson lost his bid for reelection and that is the Number Six story in RRFN's recap of the top stories of 2020. Republican challenger Michelle Fischbach defeated Peterson 54 percent-to-40…

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Latest COVID Relief Package Brings Benefits for Cattle Producers

Published December 22, 2020

The newly passed COVID-19 relief package includes $1.4 billion in additional assistance for cattle producers who sold into a depressed market after April 15. The payment will be for cattle inventory from CFAP 1.0 and not require a new sign-up…

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Grain Inspection Bill Advances

Published November 17, 2020

The Senate has passed the Grain Standards Reauthorization Act. During a time of trade instability, Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow said it is important to preserve the integrity of the grain inspection system. The bill still needs to…

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