Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Omnibus Ag Budget Bill Passes in MN Special Session
Published May 27, 2019
The omnibus agriculture budget bill passed unanimously in the Minnesota Senate on Friday. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Torrey Westrom said there were a few key highlights to the bill including funding for a Soy Innovation Campus at Crookston, more funds…Princess Kay Finalists Selected
Published May 20, 2019
The ten finalists for Minnesota’s Princess Kay of the Milky Way competition have been announced. That list includes Kayla Biel of Fillmore County, Elizabeth Golombiecki of Stevens County, Donna Honer of Stearns County, Grace Jeurissen of McLeod County, Elizabeth Krienke…MN Budget Discussions Could Cause Delays
Published May 17, 2019
As of Friday, Minnesota legislative leaders still haven’t reached a budget agreement. Chair of the House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division Jeanne Poppe said it’s difficult to see how work can be completed in a session wrapping up…Crop Watch
Published May 15, 2019
The planters are rolling near Fisher, Minnesota. "It was a little slow getting going, but conditions are about right," says area farmer Steve Williams. "The biggest holdup right now is we're waiting for fertilizer to be spread on sugarbeet ground."…MN Farmer Explains Tough Times to House Ag Committee
Published May 13, 2019
The House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management heard testimony on the state of the farm economy last Thursday. Northfield, Minnesota farmer Mike Peterson testified before the committee. "With the continuing slump in commodity prices, financial stress…Additional Trade Support Being Discussed for U.S. Farmers
Published May 10, 2019
Vice President Mike Pence traveled to Glyndon, Minnesota Thursday to discuss trade with farmers. He commented on the U.S. China trade agreements, saying he and President Trump are hopeful for an agreement. Pence said things have to change in the…Glyndon Farm Hosts the Vice President
Published May 10, 2019
R & J Johnson Farms owner Ray Johnson had a chance to speak one-on-one with Vice President Pence. Johnson brought attention to the difficult farm economy. "If we don't get this turned around and corrected soon, we'll see more individuals…Farmers Advised to File Claims Following Karlstad Elevator Closure
Published May 10, 2019
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture received notice from the Karlstad Farmers Elevator that their doors are closing. Therefore, MDA is advising farmers who have not received payment or had grain stored at the elevator to file a bond claim. The…MN Lawmakers Consider Boost to Rural Mental Health Resources
Published May 3, 2019
Minnesota lawmakers are starting to consider budget bills in conference. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is asking for more money to boost trade, fight Palmer amaranth and animal diseases like African swine fever this session. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen…