Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Senators Send Renewable Fuels Standard Letter to EPA
Published February 8, 2021
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley wrote a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency’s acting administrator highlighting the need to restore integrity to the Renewable Fuel Standard. The Senators want the EPA to review small refinery waivers,…MN House Ag Committee Reviews More Ag Budget Proposals
Published February 8, 2021
The Minnesota House Agriculture Committee continues to review the state agriculture department’s budget. Committee chairman Mike Sundin says lawmakers will dive deeper into the governor’s budget in the next few weeks. "There's a February forecast coming up and I'm hoping…Walz Proposes 2022 – 2023 Biennium Budget
Published January 26, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz released a $52 billion budget proposal for the 2022 – 2023 biennium. The proposal would raise taxes for corporations and the wealthy. It emphasizes small business support in COVID and provides an increase in the general…Fischbach Named to House Ag Committee
Published January 25, 2021
Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach is one of seven new Republicans named to the House Agriculture Committee, confirmed by a GOP aide. Republicans returning to the committee include South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson and Minnesota Congressman Jim Hagedorn. The full committee…MN Soybean Growers Association Delegates Hear From State Political Leaders
Published January 22, 2021
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association annual meeting featured Governor Walz and leaders from the Minnesota House and Senate. MSGA President Jamie Beyer said said the proposed 'Clean Cars Minnesota” rule was a topic of discussion. "Our stance is to make…Peterson Reflects on 30 Years of Serving Minnesota Agriculture
Published January 19, 2021
In his 30 years in Congress, former House Agriculture Committee Chair Collin Peterson was known for working across the aisle. At times, that meant compromise was necessary. "I had to eat some things I didn't want to eat," says Peterson.…MN House Ag Committee to Discuss Farm Profitability
Published January 18, 2021
Minnesota House Ag Committee Chair Mike Sundin says discussions this week will center on mental health and hemp rulemaking. There will also be discussions on farmer profitability. "We're looking at the farmer lending program and relief for farmers in need.…ND Farmers Should Prepare for Persisting Drought Conditions
Published January 15, 2021
North Dakota farmers need to be prepared if drought conditions persist this year. That’s according NDSU Extension specialists. Much of the Dakotas and Minnesota are experiencing dry conditions. In fact, 62 percent of North Dakota is in severe drought with…Vilsack Meets with Lawmakers and Ag Groups Ahead of Confirmation
Published January 13, 2021
Ahead of the confirmation process, Agriculture Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack is meeting with lawmakers and agriculture groups. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith met with Vilsack via Zoom. The conversation centered around rural broadband, biofuels and the implementation of COVID-19 relief. "I…