Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Latest MN Budget Forecast Estimates $1.33 Billion Surplus
Published December 6, 2019
The latest Minnesota Budget and Economic Forecast is estimating a $1.33 billion surplus in the fiscal year 2020/21 biennium. This is attributed to a better than expected close to the last biennium, an improved revenue forecast and a small decrease…MFU Honors Poppe and Anderson
Published November 25, 2019
Minnesota Farmers Union honored State Representatives Paul Anderson and Jeanne Poppe with the Service to Agriculture award for their work in the Minnesota legislative session. Former Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson received the Lifetime Achievement Award as well during the…MN Still Waiting on Secretarial Disaster Designation Approval
Published November 25, 2019
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is hopeful to hear approval on the Secretarial Disaster Designation request for 12 Minnesota counties soon. "Under Secretary Northey and Agriculture Secretary Perdue have both reached out to us. Both are receptive to the request. Our…A Late Harvest Threatens Feed Supplies
Published November 25, 2019
Late harvest discussions filled the halls at the Minnesota Farm Bureau annual meeting this past weekend. Bejou, Minnesota farmer Mike Gunderson hasn’t started corn harvest yet and says there will be challenges getting feed for cattle. "I still have oat…Hoeven, Peterson Seeking Sugar Disaster Assistance
Published November 22, 2019
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, Minnesota Representative Collin Peterson and American Crystal Sugar Company CEO Tom Astrup are calling on USDA to provide disaster funding to sugarbeet farmers and cooperatives. Farmers in the Red River Valley left approximately 118,000 acres…National Biodiesel Board Meets in Washington D.C.
Published November 20, 2019
The National Biodiesel Board met in Washington D.C. asking lawmakers to extend the biodiesel tax credit. Brewster, Minnesota farmer Ron Obermoller says something also needs to be done to address the small refinery waivers. "One of the rulemakers for the…Senator Westrom Holds Field Hearing in Crookston, Minnesota
Published November 18, 2019
The Minnesota Senate Agriculture, Rural Development and Housing Finance Committee held a field hearing in Crookston Friday morning. Chairman Torrey Westrom says it was a chance to hear firsthand what farmers are facing in northwestern Minnesota. "We're hearing about harvest…A Propane Crunch in Southern MN
Published November 11, 2019
There currently is a propane crunch in southern Minnesota. Not only are farmers drying a very wet corn crop, but there is also strong demand for home heating. MinnStar Bank Senior Vice President Kent Thiesse says the situation has intensified…USDA Forecasts Production Declines for Minnesota
Published November 11, 2019
Difficult weather has taken a toll on Minnesota’s crop. Corn production is expected to be down nine percent from last year and soybean production is down 18 percent. At 170 bushels per acre, the average corn yield is down 12…