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Retaliation a Concern for Pork Producers
Published June 1, 2018
The talk about trade and tariffs has evolved into conversations about rhetoric and retaliation. Montgomery, Minnesota pork producer Karen Richter participated in the World Meat Congress in Dallas and says the possible downturn in pork exports is a worry. "Trade…MN Senator Expresses Urgency on Farm Bill
Published June 1, 2018
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says there’s urgency to get a farm bill completed on time. "The bill's failure in the House is a real disappointment for Minnesota farmers who have a lot of issues they're struggling with. Having the certainty of…Ethanol Industry Continues Concern With EPA
Published June 1, 2018
American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings is concerned with the status of E15. "We're very concerned the administration is not going to fulfill the promise of the President to allow E15 use year-round. You would sure expect if the…Trade War Rhetoric Heats Up
Published June 1, 2018
The U.S. is now imposing tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico and the European Union. Exemptions were given earlier this year, but they expired Thursday night. Canada, Mexico and the EU all promise retaliation.Managing Weeds
Published June 1, 2018
As the crop emerges, weeds are coming up at the same time. Arysta LifeScience Territory Manager Todd Landsman says weed pressure is evident. "I know a lot of guys in wheat country are on pins and needles because the subsoil…A Fair Deal or No Deal
Published June 1, 2018
President Donald Trump has a message for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the U.S. will accept “a fair deal” on NAFTA or no deal at all. That statement was made after Trudeau said the U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and…Changes Made in Disaster Relief Effort
Published June 1, 2018
USDA will now accept disaster assistance applications from farmers and ranchers who suffered livestock losses due to natural disasters. This is for losses suffered in 2017 or 2018. The budget bill passed by Congress included changes in these programs. It…HOS Rules Adjusted for Ag Commodities
Published June 1, 2018
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has finalized changes to the hours of service regulations for agriculture-related transportation. With the agriculture exemption, truck drivers are not subject to these rules within 150 miles. The hours of service issue is part…Targeting the Gluten-Free Crowd
Published June 1, 2018
A California biotech company called Arcadia Biosciences is launching a new reduced-gluten Hard Red Spring Wheat. The non-GMO wheat will be grown under contract production in an identity-preserved system.