Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Cargill Postpones Q3 Earnings Report
Published March 27, 2020
Minneapolis-based Cargill will not release its third quarter earnings report March 31 as scheduled. A Cargill spokesperson says the company is focused on making the right decisions to keep the food system moving forward during the coronavirus pandemic. Cargill is…Governor Walz Issues Stay-at-Home Order
Published March 26, 2020
Governor Tim Walz has issued a two-week stay-at-home order for all Minnesotans. This executive order comes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, limiting citizen movement outside of their homes beyond essential needs. The executive order is effective this Friday,…MN Lawmakers Readjust Top Priorities for Session
Published March 23, 2020
In St. Paul, state lawmakers are looking at ways to mitigate the challenges of the coronavirus. Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division Chair Jeanne Poppe explains there's a few things being considered to help local food production.…USDA Asked to Help Cattle Producers
Published March 23, 2020
Lawmakers are asking USDA to help cattle producers as the industry experiences a decline in commodity prices. One option being considered is a bill directing Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to use Commodity Credit Corporation funds to offset the losses cattle…2019 AgCentric Reports Now Available
Published March 23, 2020
According to the 2019 AgCentric Farm Business Management reports, median net farm income increased slightly for Minnesota farms last year. "However, if you take net farm income, start looking at depreciation added back in, take out family living, healthcare and…Lawmakers Working Quickly on Third Coronavirus Package
Published March 20, 2020
Lawmakers in Washington D.C. are working on a third coronavirus package to help the U.S. economy. There will be provisions included in that $1 trillion package to help farmers and ranchers navigate tough times. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says there’s…U.S./Canadian Border Closed to Non-Essential Traffic
Published March 20, 2020
The U.S. and Canadian border closed Friday for non-essential traffic to reduce the transmission of the coronavirus. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says food and agriculture commodities will continue to move for now. According to Petersen, the border is expected…MN Tops List of 2019 Ag Confined Space Injuries
Published March 20, 2020
According to Purdue University, Minnesota had the most documented ag confined space related injuries and fatalities in 2019 at 13 cases. North Dakota had four documented cases. University of Minnesota Extension Rural Stress Task Force Director Emily Wilmes explains why…Seed Potato Shipping Season Begins
Published March 20, 2020
Seed potato shipping season begins this week. Karlstad, Minnesota farmer Justin Dagen says the various customers in Wisconsin and southern Minnesota have lost some snow and are looking forward to getting seed potato supplies. Russet potatoes, round white potatoes and…