Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Tax Conformity Legislation Reviewed by MN Lawmakers
Published February 7, 2019
The Minnesota House Tax Committee held a hearing on tax conformity Thursday. Legislation from Representatives Jeanne Poppe and Glen Gruenhagen on Section 179 were both reviewed. Poppe’s bill would eliminate Section 179 expensing. Gruenhagen’s bill would modify expensing. Section 168 bonus…Infrastructure Needs Re-Visited in Washington D.C.
Published February 7, 2019
Infrastructure needs are getting attention again in Washington D.C. In a hearing Thursday, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reviewed potential boosts in the gas tax and other solutions to fund improvements to bridges and roads. Minnesota Governor Tim…Minnesota Pork Producers Association Adds to Board
Published February 5, 2019
Vincent Baack of Jackson, Amon Baer of Lake Park, and Shelly Schell of Altura were elected to leadership at the Minnesota Pork Producers Association. Greg Boerboom of Marshall was re-elected to president and Dave Mensink of Preston is vice-president.Minnesota Pork Board Elects New Leadership
Published February 5, 2019
Four new members were elected to the Minnesota Pork Board at the annual meeting in Minneapolis. Elected to serve a three-year term are Meg Freking of Jackson, Brian Johnson of Maple Grove, Galen Johnson of Dodge Center, and Angie Toothaker…Basis Levels Improve Slightly
Published February 5, 2019
Basis levels improved at a few of the regional grain elevators the Red River Farm Network follows. Compared to one week ago, New Salem saw soybean basis improve by nine cents, Ulen had a 12-cent improvement and Warren’s soybean basis…MFU Members Focus on Healthcare in Visit to Legislature
Published February 5, 2019
Healthcare, buffers and property taxes were discussed as Minnesota Farmers Union members met with state lawmakers in St. Paul Tuesday. Windom, Minnesota farmer and board member Ted Winter says healthcare is really expensive. "We're stuck with the high bill of healthcare…Farm Bill Top-of-Mind as House Ag Committee Prepares to Meet
Published February 4, 2019
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson told local farmers and ranchers Saturday farm bill implementation is top-of-mind, especially the new dairy program. Peterson said education will be key for its success. "The old dairy program didn't work and people got soured…Interest in the Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Published February 4, 2019
East Polk County, Minnesota Farm Bureau President Bennett Osmonson says there is interest in the new dairy program included in the farm bill, known as the Dairy Margin Coverage Program. He understands education will be important. "Implementation is going to take…Growing Cacao in Ecudaor
Published February 4, 2019
Ecuador is known for high quality cacao, used to make chocolate. At the National Institute of Agricultural Research in Santo Domingo, Ecuador there’s a forest of cacao trees. Growing on trees, you’ll find pods: some are green, just starting out.…