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Farm Bill on the Way to the House Ag Committee
Published May 2, 2024
House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson will mark up the farm bill May 23. After the release Thompson's his bill Wednesday, Ranking Member David Scott rejected the proposal saying it includes poison pill policies with “an untenable funding scheme.”…Dry Bean Coalition Hard at Work
Published May 2, 2024
The Midwest Dry Bean Coalition's focus is on the promotion and advocacy for dry bean farmers. President John Berthold said the coalition is off to a successful start. "We're probably halfway through our first year and so far, so good."…Endres Retires
Published May 2, 2024
As of May 1, NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center Cropping Systems Specialist Greg Endres retired. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Endress reflected on his 40 years with NDSU Extension. The growth of the soybean industry in…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published May 2, 2024
In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner said the mild winter has increased the potential for insect pressure and fungal diseases. "With the cooler start, the seed is going to be sitting in the soil a…Stabenow Unveils Her Farm Bill
Published May 1, 2024
To get a farm bill done, Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow said it must be a bipartisan bill. When unveiling her farm bill plan, the Michigan senator said she had three major goals; keeping farmers farming, keeping families fed…Big Iron Farm Show Adds Construction Equipment
Published May 1, 2024
Construction equipment is being added to the farm exhibits at the Big Iron Farm Show. This addition is also resulting in a name change. This year's Big Iron Farm and Construction Show will be held September 10-12.Ag is Vulnerable to the Court Process
Published May 1, 2024
The EPA Herbicide Strategy is designed to reduce the potential environmental impact from the use of crop protection products for over 900 listed and endangered species. "We have to get ahead of this problem because there's so much vulnerability in the…H5N1 in Beef?
Published May 1, 2024
The H5N1 virus has been identified in dairy cattle in nine states. USDA limited the interstate movement of dairy cattle and implemented mandatory testing. In a meeting with farm broadcasters, USDA Undersecretary of Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jennifer Lester Moffitt…MFU Minute
Published May 1, 2024
Minnesota Farmers Union Operations Director Glen Schmidt details how to register for the MFULeadership Camps in this edition of the MFU Minute.