Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Transportation Bill Continues to Spark Debate
Published April 15, 2019
The deadline to pass spending bills in the Minnesota legislature has passed. When session resumes after Easter, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek the transportation bill will be contentious. "The gas tax is only included in…MN Cattle Producers Recover from April Storm
Published April 15, 2019
Livestock producers in the Northern Plains weathered the recent blizzard, but the greatest challenges may lie ahead. According to Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls, producers concerned about what will happen in the next week or two. Health…Fewer and Bigger Farms a Trend in Most Recent Ag Census
Published April 12, 2019
There are fewer farms across the Northern Plains, in-line with the national trend. That’s according to the 2017 Census of Agriculture. There is a big decline in North Dakota farms. The state has more than 26,300 farms, down 15 percent…Leadership Conference Focuses on Changes in Agriculture
Published April 12, 2019
The Women’s Agricultural Leadership Conference took place Wednesday in Chaska, Minnesota. In its 21st year, the event helps attendees develop leadership skills, create a network and stay informed about issues impacting agriculture. Conference co-founder Doris Mold says all ages and…Pollinator Promotion a “Step in the Right Direction”
Published April 11, 2019
According to Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap, Governor Tim Walz's order supporting pollinators is a step in the right direction. "For agriculture specifically, we want to make sure there is increased education and promotion of best management practices," says…Cattle Producers Weather, Yet, Another Storm
Published April 11, 2019
Cattle producers are weathering the winter storm as it moves through South Dakota, into portions of Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. "As my brother and I checked cows overnight, there was something different falling every time we got up," says…Lack of Dairy Margin Coverage Details Challenge MN Dairy Farmers
Published April 7, 2019
Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says dairy farmers are getting more comfortable with the new Dairy Margin Coverage program, but not all agricultural lenders understand the changes for the dairy safety net. That has made securing funding …Walz Highlights Gas Tax and Healthcare During MN State of State
Published April 4, 2019
During his first state of the state address, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz focused on education, the gas tax and infrastructure. The importance of healthcare was also highlighted. Walz shared stories of Minnesotans, including Lake City, Minnesota farmer Debra Mills. "Even…MN Lifts Hay Hauling Restrictions
Published April 2, 2019
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an Emergency Executive Order, excluding drivers from regulations while transporting forage from Minnesota to Midwest states impacted by flooding. The order is in effect from now through April 30.