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GAO Recommends Crop Insurance Changes

Published April 27, 2018

The General Accountability Office has released its annual report, outlining ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal government. One of the numerous recommendations in the report asks Congress to repeal the language in the current farm law…

Providing More Flexibility for ARC payments

Published April 27, 2018

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says there is some work that can be done for the base adjustment and provide more flexibility in ARC-County payments in the upcoming farm bill. “It takes money to do that. How much we can…

Dry Bean Industry Focused on Trade and Plant ’18

Published April 27, 2018

Red River Farm Network visits with U.S. Dry Bean Council Executive Director Rebecca Bratter about NAFTA negotiations, a recent trade mission and the 2018 planting season.

EU Prepares for More Tariff-Free U.S. Beef

Published April 27, 2018

The European Union is preparing to allow more tariff-free U.S. beef into the region as part of an attempt to avoid a trade war. Politico reports the move comes at the same time French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor…

Bayer Sells a Portion of Lineup to BASF

Published April 27, 2018

Bayer has signed an agreement to sell a portion of its assets to BASF for $2.1 billion. This package includes certain seed treatment products, the digital farming platform and its global seed business. This deal was necessary to gain regulatory…

Dry Bean Scene

Published April 27, 2018

The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association. This week, U.S. Dry Bean Council Executive Director Rebecca Bratter discusses progress of North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations.

Statistics Canada Releases Acreage Estimates

Published April 27, 2018

Statistics Canada released its 2018/2019 acreage estimates, forecasting canola acres at 21.4 million. That’s down from last year’s 23 million acres and well below trade estimates. All-wheat acres are estimated at 25.3 million, up from 22.3 million last year and…

Senate Confirms Barbic

Published April 27, 2018

Ken Barbic has been confirmed to serve as USDA's assistant secretary for congressional relations. Most recently, Barbic was on the staff of the California-based Western Growers Association.

MN Beef Council Elects Board Members

Published April 27, 2018

Six individuals have been elected to serve on the Minnesota Beef Research and Promotion Council. Patricia Erickson of Polk County, Tom Olson of Lake of the Woods County, Dave Marquardt of Wright County, Travis Reith of Murray County, Lori Beckel…

Hamilton Chairmanship Suspended

Published April 27, 2018

State Representative Rod Hamilton’s chairmanship of the Minnesota House Agriculture Finance Committee has been suspended as allegations of sexual assault are investigated. Hamilton released a statement, denying this accusation. Hamilton is serving his seventh term in the Minnesota House and…

GAO Recommends Crop Insurance Changes

Providing More Flexibility for ARC payments

Dry Bean Industry Focused on Trade and Plant ’18

EU Prepares for More Tariff-Free U.S. Beef

Bayer Sells a Portion of Lineup to BASF

Dry Bean Scene

Statistics Canada Releases Acreage Estimates

Senate Confirms Barbic

MN Beef Council Elects Board Members

Hamilton Chairmanship Suspended

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