Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Dollars Now Available for Minnesota Hog Farmers
Published November 12, 2020
Minnesota pig farmers affected by COVID-19 are eligible for direct payments from the state Department of Agriculture. $5 will be paid for hogs weighing less than 25 pounds, and $30 per hog weighing over 225 pounds that were destroyed due…Make Tax Planning a Top Priority in 2020
Published November 10, 2020
This year, Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says tax planning should be at the top of the list for farmers. "Review what your farm income looks like for the 2020 calendar year. When accrual…Burkel Elected to Serve in MN Legislature
Published November 10, 2020
Badger, Minnesota-farmer John Burkel will be in the Minnesota House of Representatives for the next two years, representing District 1A. Burkel previously served on the board for the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association and National Turkey Federation. "That's where I got…Smith Re-elected to Senate
Published November 7, 2020
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith is ready work with a new Republican leader on the Senate Agriculture Committee. Based on seniority, Arkansas Senator John Boozman is expected to have that job. "I have a good relationship with Senator Boozman and I…MN Biofuels Council Announces Steps for State Biofuels Industry
Published November 7, 2020
The Minnesota Governor’s Council on Biofuels released a consensus report outlining the steps needed to grow the state’s biofuels industry. Included in the report are recommendations to accelerate the move toward E15, adopting a Low Carbon Fuel Standard and increasing…Fischbach Will Seek Spot on House Ag Committee
Published November 6, 2020
Minnesota’s 7th District Representative-elect Michelle Fischbach, is seeking a spot on the House Agriculture Committee. While committee assignments won’t be known until 2021, Fischbach is eager to serve farmers in the district. Fischbach said it is important to get farmers…Peterson Responds to 2020 Election Results
Published November 4, 2020
In response to the election results, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson thanked Minnesota’s Seventh Congressional District for the support in the last few years. Peterson said they ran a strong and positive campaign, but President Trump winning the district…Sugarbeet Industry: Peterson Election Loss Impacts All Ag
Published November 4, 2020
The sugarbeet industry is disappointed in the results in Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Luther Markwart said it’s not just Minnesota farmers hurt by the loss of House Agriculture Committee Collin Peterson. "Peterson's influence…Adapting to a Difficult Situation
Published November 2, 2020
Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council Executive Director Sarah Dornink was happy that more than 217,000 students participated in the virtual National FFA Convention last week. “Minnesota FFA members made the best of a difficult situation, participating and enjoying the experience.…