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Rounds Expresses Disappointment in Farm Bill Partisanship
Published April 19, 2018
South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds expressed disappointment in the partisanship seen in the House farm bill debate. Rounds says there’s a real desire in the Senate to get something done. “We could really do some good things in the farm…Peterson Calls Farm Bill “Flawed”
Published April 19, 2018
Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway wants to bring the farm bill to the full House in the first week of May, emphasizing the need to get the bill done on a timely basis. During Wednesday's hearing, Ranking Member Collin Peterson…The Sugarbeet Report
Published April 19, 2018
The Sugarbeet Report is brought to you by SESVanderHave, HELM Agro US and Dow AgroSciences. American Crystal Sugar general agronomist Tyler Grove says farmers are patiently waiting for spring to begin.Dayton Administration Revises Nitrogen Rule Timeline
Published April 19, 2018
Legislative language that restricts the rule-making authority of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is advancing in multiple bills. If passed, it would prohibit implementation of the nitrogen fertilizer rule without approval from the Legislature. Agriculture Department Director of Legislative Affairs…Red Meat Production Increases
Published April 19, 2018
Total U.S. red meat production totaled more than 52 billion pounds last year, three percent higher than the previous year. The USDA annual report on livestock slaughter reports beef production rose four percent, pork production was up three percent, lamb…Canola Minute
Published April 18, 2018
Here's the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. This week, Venkat Chapra continues a series on clubroot research.Farm Groups React to House Farm Bill
Published April 18, 2018
The approval of the farm bill in the House Agriculture Committee received praise from many of the largest farm organizations. The bill’s passage was also an opportunity for these groups to highlight policy priorities. The National Association of Wheat Growers…Corn Matters
Published April 18, 2018
In this week's Minnesota Corn Growers Association Corn Matters, MCGA Past President Harold Wolle talks about the 'Minnesota Corn Grows Minnesota' campaign.Conaway Touts Farm Bill
Published April 18, 2018
The House Agriculture Committee passed a farm bill on a party-line vote of 26-20. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway began the farm bill markup saying a farm bill extension is not a good idea. The Texas congressman went on…