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National Biodiesel Board Meets in Washington D.C.

Published Yesterday

The National Biodiesel Board is meeting in Washington D.C. asking lawmakers to extend the biodiesel tax credit. Brewster, Minnesota farmer Ron Obermoller says something also needs to be done to address the EPA granting small refinery waivers. "One of the…

Senator Westrom Holds Field Hearing in Crookston, Minnesota

Published November 18, 2019

The Minnesota Senate Agriculture, Rural Development and Housing Finance Committee held a field hearing in Crookston Friday morning. Chairman Torrey Westrom says it was a chance to hear firsthand what farmers are facing in northwestern Minnesota. "We're hearing about harvest…

A Propane Crunch in Southern MN

Published November 11, 2019

There currently is a propane crunch in southern Minnesota. Not only are farmers drying a very wet corn crop, but there is also strong demand for home heating. MinnStar Bank Senior Vice President Kent Thiesse says the situation has intensified…

USDA Forecasts Production Declines for Minnesota

Published November 11, 2019

Difficult weather has taken a toll on Minnesota’s crop. Corn production is expected to be down nine percent from last year and soybean production is down 18 percent. At 170 bushels per acre, the average corn yield is down 12…

Fall 2019 is “Like a Stuck Record”

Published November 9, 2019

For both farmers and ranchers it has been a battle this year. Shayne Isane of Badger, Minnesota says the challenges started at wheat harvest and haven’t stopped. "Managing both the crops and cattle is like a stuck record. We struggled…

Walz: Problems Will Likely Extend into Next Spring

Published November 8, 2019

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has requested a secretarial disaster designation for a dozen counties in the northwest corner of the state. Walz told the Red River Farm Network that the crop losses are a significant issue this fall, but the…

Purath Angus Farm Honored

Published November 8, 2019

Purath Angus Farm of Red Lakes Falls, Minnesota was honored with American Angus Association Century Award at this year’s convention in Reno, Nevada. Gary and Patty Purath are the fourth generation on the farm, which was founded in 1914. Also…

Perdue Addresses Disaster Aid for Northern Plains Farmers

Published November 8, 2019

North Dakota’s request for a Secretarial Disaster Designation is approved for 47 of 53 counties in the state. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue addressed the request with the Red River Farm Network. "I talked with Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring on Thursday…

Schiefelbein is the New Angus Association President

Published November 7, 2019

Don Schiefelbein is the new president of the American Angus Association. The Kimball, Minnesota rancher is co-owner of Schiefelbein Farms, consisting of more than 1,000 registered Angus females, a 7,500 head feedlot and 4,600 acres of cropland. Schiefelbein was selected…

MN Congressional Delegation Backs Disaster Declaration Request

Published November 7, 2019

The Minnesota Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Thursday in an effort to get a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for Minnesota farmers. In the letter, the delegation offers support for Governor Tim Walz’s request and note…

Articles tagged under: Minnesota

National Biodiesel Board Meets in Washington D.C.

Senator Westrom Holds Field Hearing in Crookston, Minnesota

A Propane Crunch in Southern MN

USDA Forecasts Production Declines for Minnesota

Fall 2019 is “Like a Stuck Record”

Walz: Problems Will Likely Extend into Next Spring

Purath Angus Farm Honored

Perdue Addresses Disaster Aid for Northern Plains Farmers

Schiefelbein is the New Angus Association President

MN Congressional Delegation Backs Disaster Declaration Request

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