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Rural Forward Formed to Promote Democratic Candidates
Published April 17, 2018
A new organization has been formed to promote the Democratic message in rural areas ahead of the midterm elections. Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle of South Dakota and former Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana…Assistance Available for Ranchers Impacted by Weather
Published April 16, 2018
Cattle producers in the Northern Plains have lost calves with the winter weather continuing into the 2018 calving season. North Dakota State University Extension Service livestock systems specialist Karl Hoppe says producers may be eligible for losses through the Livestock…Concerns with a Farm Bill Extension
Published April 16, 2018
The current farm bill expires September 30. If new legislation is not enacted, there is the option for a one-year extension of the current bill. However, with an extension, National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson sees two main concerns. The…DC Public Affairs Firm Adds Vetter
Published April 16, 2018
Former agriculture trade ambassador Darci Vetter has accepted a new job with a public affairs firm in Washington, D.C. Vetter is Edelman’s vice chair for agriculture, food and trade and will manage the D.C. office. In 2017, Vetter was named…Ag Safety Day Held in Crookston
Published April 13, 2018
Nearly 200 area 6th graders gathered in Crookston, Minnesota on Friday for the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day. Students learned about a range of safety topics, including grain handling, first aid, PTOs and lawnmower safety. Safety Day Coordinator Carrie Bergquist said…Trade Dispute and Farm Bill Causing Anxiety
Published April 13, 2018
The trade dispute with China could impact several commodities, including a proposed 25 percent tariff on all U.S. wheat exports. While China is a small market for wheat, National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule says keeping all international…Chairman Conaway’s Farm Bill
Published April 13, 2018
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway released his version of the farm bill Thursday. Conaway says the farm bill won’t do away with the ARC program as an individual option, but ARC isn’t an annual election-it’s a five-year deal. “The…BWSR Rejects Buffer Penalty Proposal
Published April 13, 2018
The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Committee on Buffers, Soils and Drainage reviewed public comments and voted unanimously to reject the draft amendment to the administrative penalty order for buffer implementation Thursday. The action ends any further action…U.S. Pork to Argentina
Published April 13, 2018
The United States and Argentina finalized an export certificate allowing U.S. pork to be shipped to Argentina. The National Pork Producers Association says the new opening represents the first time in 25 years U.S. pork will be allowed into Argentina.…