Articles tagged under: Minnesota
MN Omnibus Ag Finance Bill Moves to Conference Committee
Published April 9, 2021
The Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee moved the omnibus agriculture finance bill out of committee on Friday. Now, both the House and Senate’s version of the omnibus ag finance bills will be reviewed in conference committee. Minnesota Agriculture…Governor Walz Rallies for Biofuel Infrastructure Grant Program
Published April 8, 2021
As Minnesota lawmakers put together the state budget, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is trying to rally support to fund a biofuels infrastructure grant program. The governor’s proposal would provide $2 million each year to allow increased access to ethanol and…Drought Conditions Expand in the Dakotas
Published April 8, 2021
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor says extreme drought now covers more than 70 percent of North Dakota, covering the west, central and northeast portions of the state. The rest of North Dakota is in moderate to severe drought. All of…Keeping All Eyes on the Skies Seeding Small Grains
Published April 6, 2021
Comstock, Minnesota farmer Luke Brakke is keeping his eyes on the skies while seeding spring wheat. "We need an inch of rain or better this week and we may not get it. We were forced to start planting small grains,…Minnesota Farmers Turn a Profit in 2020
Published April 1, 2021
Despite the unpredictable economic conditions of 2020, the bottom line for Minnesota farmers improved. That’s according to a farm income report from University of Minnesota Extension. Much of increased profitability can be credited to improved commodity prices in the third…Four MN Farmers Seek State Farm Bureau Office
Published March 29, 2021
Four Minnesota farmers plan to run for a higher office with the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation this fall. During the virtual Council of County Presidents meeting, MFBF Vice President Dan Glessing of Waverly and board member Shayne Isane from Badger…MN Budget Discussions Resume Next Week
Published March 29, 2021
When the Minnesota legislative session resumes on April 6, budget work will be the priority. Ag lobbyist Bruce Kleven says budget bills will need to be out of their divisions by the end of next week. The agriculture budget is…Walz to Deliver State of the State Address
Published March 25, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will deliver a third State of the State address on Sunday. The address was scheduled for Sunday, March 21, but the governor postponed the address to complete a 10-day quarantine. The address will be live-streamed on…Extreme Drought Conditions Expand in North Dakota
Published March 25, 2021
While drought conditions in Minnesota and South Dakota remain unchanged from the previous week, extreme and severe drought conditions are expanding in North Dakota. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought conditions stretch upward from Billings County into…