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Ag Groups Seek Support for Buffer Tax Credit
Published May 10, 2018
Fifteen Minnesota agriculture organizations have sent a joint letter to Governor Mark Dayton, seeking his support for a tax credit for land taken out of production for the state buffer law. Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Kirby Hettver says it…Burgum Grants HOS Waiver for Anhydrous
Published May 9, 2018
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has signed an emergency executive order granting a waiver of hours of service for commercial drivers transporting anhydrous ammonia. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring requested the waiver to ensure sufficient resources are available for farmers. Many…Senate Focuses on Bipartisan Farm Bill
Published May 9, 2018
State Farm Bureau presidents participated in a conference call with the majority staff from the Senate and House agriculture committees. Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap says it is clear Senate Chairman Pat Roberts won’t move anything out of the…Close Vote Expected
Published May 9, 2018
Gordley and Associates Dale Thorenson anticipates a close vote when the farm bill comes to the House floor. “There won’t be any Democratic votes for it. They can only lose about 20 Republican votes with the vacancies they have in…Markets Close Lower
Published May 9, 2018
Grain and livestock markets closed lower Wednesday as traders prepare for Thursday's USDA Supply and Demand Report.Minnesota Beef Update
Published May 9, 2018
Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. This week, Minnesota Beef Council’s Becky Church talks about the Minnesota Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Convention.Corn Matters
Published May 9, 2018
In this week’s Minnesota Corn Growers Association Corn Matters, Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek says there is plenty to get done in the weeks of the Minnesota Legislative Session.NDFU Calls for Hours of Service Waiver
Published May 9, 2018
In response to regional fertilizer shortages, North Dakota Farmers Union is calling on Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring to request a temporary waiver of hours of service requirements. Director of Legislative and Member Advocacy Kayla Pulvermacher says NDFU is hearing from…Farm Bill: The Key is in Conference
Published May 9, 2018
Informa Economics Senior Vice-President Jim Wiesemeyer says the House farm bill process is the ugliest he’s ever seen. “The leadership is trying in earnest to explain things and then, if they don’t, we’ll see what type of amendments will be…