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Bayer Ag Division Outperforms
Published May 14, 2024
Bayer outperformed its peers in a tough market in the ag business division. Overall financials are lower than last year but higher than expected. Overall sales in the ag division declined by three percent to just over $8.5 million. Earnings…Farming for the Future
Published May 14, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Bruce Newhouse of BTN Farms is our guest. Newhouse was the…Christopherson Retiring
Published May 14, 2024
South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson officially retires next month. "It's been ten years and that'll come to a close on June 7," Christopherson told RRFN. "The last ten years have just been phenomenal, probably the best work experience…Prop 12 Needs a National Solution
Published May 14, 2024
The farm bill may see some action before the end of the month in the House Agriculture Committee. National Pork Producers Council Assistant Vice President of Domestic Policy Chase Adams says agriculture needs to get a farm bill done. "Not only…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published May 14, 2024
In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Eric Lagge says the early planted corn is beginning to emerge. "If you have corn in the ground that was planted in the week of April 22, it would be a good…Supplemental Ag Budget Bill Differences
Published May 13, 2024
The biggest difference between the Minnesota House and Senate versions of the supplemental ag budget bill is their stance on the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council. The House version lets AFREC sunset this year. The Senate version allows AFREC…Seeking Affordable Healthcare
Published May 13, 2024
The expansion of MinnesotaCare's public option has been a legislative priority for the Minnesota Farmers Union. "If we could do one thing to make it easier for family farmers to build their businesses and make it easier for young families…MCGA Supports AFREC Renewal
Published May 13, 2024
In St. Paul, the Minnesota House version of the agriculture budget bill allows the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council to end at the end of June. It repurposes the 40 cent per ton fertilizer fee for water quality projects…Ag Credit Survey Cites Lower Farm Income
Published May 13, 2024
The Minneapolis Federal Reserve's quarterly agricultural credit survey of over 60 ag lenders cited growing pessimism. Fed Regional Outreach Director Joe Mahon pointed to declining farm income as a key contributor to that sentiment. "Seventy percent of lenders across our…