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Omnibus Ag Budget Bill Passes in MN Special Session

Published May 27, 2019

The omnibus agriculture budget bill passed unanimously in the Minnesota Senate on Friday. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Torrey Westrom said there were a few key highlights to the bill including funding for a Soy Innovation Campus at Crookston, more funds…

MN Budget Discussions Could Cause Delays

Published May 17, 2019

As of Friday, Minnesota legislative leaders still haven’t reached a budget agreement. Chair of the House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division Jeanne Poppe said it’s difficult to see how work can be completed in a session wrapping up…

Dairy Provision Included in MN House Jobs Bill

Published April 25, 2019

The Minnesota House jobs bill includes $10 million for a transfer from the Department of Economic Development to the Department of Agriculture to help small dairy farmers buy into the federal Dairy Margin Coverage program. House Agriculture Committee Chair Jeanne…

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Farm Mental Health Bill Moves to the Senate

Published March 5, 2019

The Minnesota House has unanimously passed a bill to help farmers during this difficult farm economy. House Agriculture and Food Committee Chair Jeanne Poppe sponsored the bill. "The season is the reason for seeking funds today," said Poppe. "As winter…

Tax Conformity Legislation Reviewed by MN Lawmakers

Published February 7, 2019

The Minnesota House Tax Committee held a hearing on tax conformity Thursday. Legislation from Representatives Jeanne Poppe and Glen Gruenhagen on Section 179 were both reviewed. Poppe’s bill would eliminate Section 179 expensing. Gruenhagen’s bill would modify expensing. Section 168 bonus…

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MN Lawmakers Focus on Dairy in Upcoming Hearing

Published January 18, 2019

Committee hearings are underway in the Minnesota legislature. House Ag, Food, Finance and Policy Committee Chair Jeanne Poppe says early discussions are focused around agricultural research training and the 2018 Farm Bill. There will be a committee hearing on the…

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Poppe Outlines Priorities

Published January 4, 2019

In the current economic environment, Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Chair Jeanne Poppe believes farmers need a helping hand. That would include "farm mediation, legal assistance, farm advocates; if we could increase the money going to that, we could increase the…

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Omnibus Ag Budget Bill Passes in MN Special Session

MN Budget Discussions Could Cause Delays

Dairy Provision Included in MN House Jobs Bill

Farm Mental Health Bill Moves to the Senate

Tax Conformity Legislation Reviewed by MN Lawmakers

MN Lawmakers Focus on Dairy in Upcoming Hearing

Poppe Outlines Priorities

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