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U.S. Needs to Step Up the Investment in Biotechnology

Published April 10, 2025

A new report has been released in Washington, D.C., calling for urgent action to make biotechnology a national priority. The report from the National Security Commission on Emerging Technology said the United States is in danger of falling far behind…

Planting Nears

Published April 10, 2025

Warmer weather is setting the stage for a strong start to planting. Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson said some farmers may begin fieldwork as early as this week, particularly for sugarbeets and wheat. Corn planting is expected to…

Grassley: Congress Must Regain Trade Role

Published April 10, 2025

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley introduced a bill requiring the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of imposing new tariffs, with a 60-day window for congressional approval. Grassley said the measure isn’t aimed at President Trump but is instead a…

SNAP and the Farm Bill

Published April 10, 2025

If the Republican majority in the House takes a big whack out of the food stamp or nutrition programs, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig said the farm bill will fail. “This committee truly has a choice before it,”…

Panama Canal MOU Signed

Published April 10, 2025

After two days in Panama City, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum of understanding with Panamanian leaders regarding the Panama Canal. With this agreement, Panama will reimburse U.S. ships for any transit fees through this important trade route. In…

A New Plan for Shipping Fees

Published April 10, 2025

The White House has revised plans to charge massive port fees for Chinese-built ships. The new plan will be based on ship capacity, lowering the cost for smaller ships coming into U.S. ports. The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office is also…

Celebrating the Best of the Best

Published April 10, 2025

Agricultural advertising was celebrated at the National Agri-Marketing Association Best of NAMA awards program. Mustang Seeds won the Best of Show Award for Public Relations. The top advertising award went to Sun World International. The Best of Show in the…

Cold Temps and Wet Fields Push Planting Schedule Back

Published April 9, 2025

Much of the Northern Plains is experiencing drought conditions heading into spring. However, there are areas with plenty of moisture. Rock and Roll Agronomy agronomist Jason Hanson says those farms could see delayed planting if they get more rain. "We…

Avian Influenza Update

Published April 9, 2025

In the latest update from USDA on avian influenza, four sites tested positive for the virus in poultry during April. All of those cases have been small flocks and were in New York and Colorado. There are 22 cases of…

MFBF Minute

Published April 9, 2025

In the Minnesota Farm Bureau Minute, MFBF Public Policy Director Loren Dauer highlights key legislative timelines and the impact on agriculture. Click here.

U.S. Needs to Step Up the Investment in Biotechnology

Planting Nears

Grassley: Congress Must Regain Trade Role

SNAP and the Farm Bill

Panama Canal MOU Signed

A New Plan for Shipping Fees

Celebrating the Best of the Best

Cold Temps and Wet Fields Push Planting Schedule Back

Avian Influenza Update

MFBF Minute

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