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MN Lawmakers Work on COVID-19 in Special Session

Published June 16, 2020

A special legislative session continues in St. Paul, Minnesota. Senate Agriculture, Rural Development and Housing Finance Chair Torrey Westrom says it’s uncertain where some bills are at in the process, but there is agreement on at least one thing: allocating…
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MN Senate Passes Rural Broadband Bill

Published May 5, 2020

The Minnesota Senate unanimously passed an emergency rural broadband bill. The $20 million bill expands rural broadband access to students and their families. Authored by Senator Torrey Westrom, the bill designates $10 million for the Border to Broadband Fund, $8…
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USMCA Moves Through Senate Finance Committee

Published January 7, 2020

On Tuesday, the Senate Finance Committee moved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement implementing legislation out of committee on a 25-3 vote. During the markup, Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Pat Roberts said reliable markets are needed in farm country. "If we aren't leading…
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Senate Approves Ag Appropriations Bill for FY 2020

Published November 1, 2019

The U.S. Senate approved the Agriculture Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2020. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, who chairs the Senate ag appropriations committee, said the legislation makes sure farmers have access to risk management tools and capital. Funds for…
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Senate Introduces Livestock Hauler Bill

Published May 2, 2019

On Wednesday, the Transporting Livestock Across American Safely Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan bill would exempt miles for livestock haulers under the Hours of Service rule regulation and increase driving time hours. Cattle industry organizations welcomed…
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Checkoff Bill Resurfaces in U.S. Senate

Published March 29, 2019

A bill seeking changes in the mandatory commodity checkoff programs has been reintroduced in the Senate. The proposal would put restrictions on the organizations receiving checkoff funds. It also calls for more transparency and more audits. The bill is being…
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Cramer Wins North Dakota Senate Race

Published November 7, 2018

Congressman Kevin Cramer will be sworn in as North Dakota’s newest senator, defeating incumbent Heidi Heitkamp Tuesday by nearly 11 percent. During a recent interview with the Red River Farm Network, Cramer was asked what his priorities would be if…
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