MFU Minute
In the Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, MFU President Gary Wertish highlights the National Farmers Union Week of Action. Click here to listen.
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Canola Minute
In the Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Executive Director Barry Coleman highlights the recent producer roundtable hosted by North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Misinformation about seed oils were discussed. Listen.
Syngenta/Corteva Antitrust Case Advances
A federal court in North Carolina has set a November 21st deadline to complete discovery in the antitrust lawsuit against Syngenta Crop Protection and Corteva. This lawsuit, which began in 2022, claims the two companies blocked competition with loyalty programs…
Ismay Selected for SD HOF
The South Dakota Hall of Fame has announced 11 new inductees. For agriculture, HOF honors belong to Dr. John Ismay of Bison. Ismay has been a veterinarian in Sturgis since 1972 and is known for his innovative work in veterinary…
Sugarbeet Report
In this week's Sugarbeet Report, NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Entomologist Mark Boetel prepared farmers for the season ahead and the insect and pest threat. Listen to the report.
Taking Town Hall Message to DC
The Minnesota Farmers Union hosted a series of town hall meetings in March and April. The information gathered at those events was shared with lawmakers during this past week in Washington. Wabasso farmer Paul Sobocinski said tariffs were brought up…
Interest Rates Remain Unchanged
As expected, the Fed left interest rates unchanged. Regarding future rate cuts, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell used the words ‘wait and see’ nearly a dozen times in the news briefing. Powell said the economic impact of tariffs has not yet…
US-UK Trade Deal Announced
The United States and the United Kingdom have announced a new trade deal. The details are still being worked out, but it is designed to increase market access for both countries. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins was part of the Oval…
Disaster Relief Timeline Outlined
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the timeline for releasing the disaster assistance approved by Congress at the end of last year. Payments for USDA’s Emergency Livestock Relief Program, which covers drought and wildfire-related losses, will start being made at the…
Dietary Guidelines Expected by Early Fall
During a House Appropriations hearing, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said USDA is working with the Health and Human Services Department on the new dietary guidelines. The details will be released in the early fall. The Dietary Guidelines are released every…
