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Walz Issues Executive Orders

Published May 22, 2020

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed two executive orders. One order provides emergency regulatory relief for truckers who transport euthanized animals. The other order provides temporary relief to farmers by exempting truckers from certain regs when moving wood and wood…

Flexibility Offered for FSA Direct and Operating Loans

Published May 22, 2020

The Farm Service Agency is expanding its Disaster Set-Aside loan provision to farmers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Eligible producers will be able to set aside their next payment for a FSA direct loan until the maturity date for the…

IDFA Stresses the Need for Assistance for Dairy Industry

Published May 21, 2020

The federal government is working on an assistance plan for dairy farmers. Yet, International Dairy Foods Association President Michael Dykes wants to see that help expedited."So much of the government side of this thing has been announcements so far. There…

COVID-19 Relief Helps, But More Potato Resources Required

Published May 20, 2020

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles thinks it's good to have clarity on the direct payment portion of COVID-19 relief, but more help is needed to help potato growers. Quarles says its important the payments go out effectively and hopefully,…

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What the COVID-19 Direct Payments Mean for Dairy

Published May 20, 2020

According to University of Minnesota Assistant Professor in Applied Economics Marin Bozic, the USDA provided generous Coronavirus Food Assistance Program direct payments to dairy farmers. The payment rate is $6.20 per hundredweight applied to first quarter milk production. "You take…

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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…

Latest COVID-19 Relief Bill Gains House Passage

Published May 18, 2020

With a 208-to-199 vote, Congress has passed a $3 trillion coronavirus assistance bill. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson supported the bill, but does not expect it to pass in its present form in the Senate. This bill includes emergency…

More COVID-19 Direct Payment Details Expected Soon

Published May 18, 2020

The Office of Management and Budget has completed the review of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Now, agriculture is waiting on the official announcement. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network on Friday, USDA Under Secretary for Farm…

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Senate Pushback Expected in Phase Four Stimulus Bill

Published May 16, 2020

On Friday, the House passed a phase four economic stimulus bill with a price tag of $3 trillion. Senate Republicans say the bill will be dead on arrival in the Senate. The Russell Group President Randy Russell says the cost…

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Ethanol Industry Welcomes Potential COVID-19 Relief

Published May 13, 2020

Included in the $3 trillion HEROES Act is support for the biofuels industry. A Renewable Fuel Reimbursement Program would pay biofuel makers based on the number of gallons produced from January through May. The ethanol industry welcomes the support. "We…

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Walz Issues Executive Orders

Flexibility Offered for FSA Direct and Operating Loans

IDFA Stresses the Need for Assistance for Dairy Industry

COVID-19 Relief Helps, But More Potato Resources Required

What the COVID-19 Direct Payments Mean for Dairy

No Bonding Bill Means Special Session Ahead for MN

Latest COVID-19 Relief Bill Gains House Passage

More COVID-19 Direct Payment Details Expected Soon

Senate Pushback Expected in Phase Four Stimulus Bill

Ethanol Industry Welcomes Potential COVID-19 Relief

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