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Planting Wraps Up Near Cottonwood, MN
Published May 23, 2018
Cottonwood, Minnesota farmer Carolyn Olson has all of the small grains seeded, and the crop is starting to emerge. However, planting progress was put to a halt by thunderstorms Wednesday morning. "We've been dry, so we were excited when we…Legislation Introduced to Address ELD and HOS Regs
Published May 23, 2018
Several Senators have introduced legislation addressing challenges for livestock haulers with Hours of Service and Electronic Logging Devices regulations. The Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act would require 300-air miles per driver before the HOS and ELD requirements go into…House Members ask for Lift of Pork Ban in Taiwan
Published May 23, 2018
On Tuesday, 44 House members sent a letter to Taiwan’s Ambassador to the U.S. asking for the removal of import restrictions on U.S. agricultural products, including pork. National Pork Producers President Jim Heimerl says "it’s time for Thailand to end…Corn Matters
Published May 23, 2018
In this week’s Minnesota Corn Growers Association Corn Matters, President Kirby Hettver reflects on the 2018 Minnesota Legislative Session. There were a few disappointments.Canola Minute
Published May 23, 2018
Here’s the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. This week, Canola Growers President Pat Murphy provides a planting progress update.Minnesota Beef Update
Published May 23, 2018
Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. This week, Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls reflects on her recent trip to China.CHS Adds to Country Operations Leadership Team
Published May 23, 2018
CHS has appointed Chris Cairo as vice president of the eastern region of its Country Operations division. Most recently, Cairo managed a Rochester, Minnesota retail business unit.MN Tax Bill Vetoed
Published May 23, 2018
As expected, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton vetoed the tax bill and the supplemental spending bill. The tax bill would have brought the state tax code in alignment with the new tax federal tax law. It also included changes to Section…Crop Watch: Soybean Seed Moving Near Roseau, MN
Published May 23, 2018
Farmers in the Roseau, Minnesota area are finishing up soybean planting. Pioneer Seed Dealer Amy Brateng is still moving a few soybeans. “We have about 20 percent of our soybeans yet to load out. A lot of seed went into…