Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Walz: Opponents Spreading Misinformation About Clean Cars Rule
Published March 3, 2021
Public comments are being accepted through March 15 for Minnesota’s ‘clean car’ rule. This initiative is designed to address the issue of climate change, creating low-emission and zero-emission vehicle standards. There’s been substantial pushback on this rule. In an interview…MN Budget Outlook Improves for 2022-23 Fiscal Year
Published March 1, 2021
Minnesota’s February budget outlook is better than the November forecast with the help of federal COVID relief. According to Minnesota’s latest economic forecast, released Friday, a budget shortfall is no longer anticipated for the 2022 – 2023 fiscal year. The…On a Mission to Share the FFA Experience With Others
Published February 26, 2021
Pat Dingels was one of the first female FFA members to join the Redwood Falls, Minnesota FFA Chapter in the 1970s. "When my friend and I walked into class, we were actually two years behind in our learning, because we…Buschette: FFA is the Fabric of My Life
Published February 24, 2021
Mary Buschette has a lifelong relationship with the FFA. From the chapter and district level, Buschette became a state officer in 1984-1985. Buschette later took advantage of the FFA’s Work Experience Abroad program working a dairy farm in Germany for six…House to Vote on COVID Bill This Week
Published February 22, 2021
Before last week’s recess, the House Agriculture Committee moved a reconciliation bill offering more COVID relief for rural America. Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach says there are rural healthcare grants included in the bill. "Clinics and hospitals that saw a loss…MN Senate Ag Committee Considers E15 Bill
Published February 18, 2021
On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee heard a bill to shift the state’s fuel standard to E15. "The bill would raise Minnesota's fuel standards from the 10 percent ethanol blend," said Torrey Westrom, Senator and author of the bill.…MN House Ag Committee Considers More Ag Budget, Deer Legislation
Published February 15, 2021
The Minnesota House Agriculture Committee continues to take a deeper dive into the proposed agriculture budget ahead of the February budget forecast. Chairman Mike Sundin is hopeful it will be good news. "In the next few weeks, we'll have the…State Budget a Priority in MN Legislature
Published February 15, 2021
The state budget is front-and-center for Minnesota lawmakers. Ag lobbyist Bruce Kleven says legislative committees are unpacking the details. "The governor is trying to equalize the uneven affects of the pandemic across the state. In the next few weeks, they'll…Wheat and Corn Basis Widens in Northern Plains
Published February 11, 2021
Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network had few minor changes compared to the previous week. Wheat basis firmed by five cents at Minot, North Dakota and widened by seven cents at…