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Farm Bill Issues Have Peterson’s Attention
Published April 26, 2018
According to House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson, there could be an amendment to eliminate the sugar program when the bill comes to the House floor. “It sounds like Chairman Conaway is getting some Freedom Caucus people in line.…More Ahead for Dairy in the Farm Bill
Published April 26, 2018
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is looking to put more of a focus on dairy in the Senate version of the farm bill. “We’re looking at what we have for crop insurance and applying it to dairy. That’s some of the…Potato Industry Priorities
Published April 26, 2018
National Potato Council Senior Director of Public Policy Kam Quarles shares an update on the farm bill discussions. Watch the coverage from Capitol Hill in this Facebook Live video. RRFN's Farm Bill Focus coverage is sponsored, in part, by the…The Need for More Transparency
Published April 26, 2018
Transparency is key and when it comes to the Renewable Fuel Standard. North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer says the hardship waivers refineries are getting aren’t transparent. “It’s easy to understand why the real small refineries can’t meet the demand with…Mixed Thoughts on NAFTA
Published April 26, 2018
Opening up Canadian markets in the North American Free Trade Agreement may not happen. That’s according to North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp. Heitkamp has mixed thoughts when it comes to the NAFTA renegotiation. “We do have dairy producers who want access…RRV Farm Income Down in ’17
Published April 26, 2018
Average net income fell 28 percent for Red River Valley farms in the Minnesota and North Dakota Farm Business Management Programs in 2017. The average net farm income was just over $102,000. However, North Dakota State University Extension farm resource…Building on Dairy Programs in the Farm Bill
Published April 26, 2018
It’s a tough time for dairy farmers. “For dairy farmers the last few months especially, it’s been significantly impactful on farmer’s bottom lines.” Associated Milk Producers Incorporated Vice-President of Public Affairs Sarah Schmidt says there are some important changes in…MFU Minute
Published April 26, 2018
Here's the latest update from Minnesota Farmers Union. This week, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish discusses the House Agriculture Committee's version of the farm bill.MN House Passes Ag Transportation Bill
Published April 25, 2018
The Minnesota House passed legislation that would broaden exemptions to rules regulating agricultural transportation. The bill allows for a year-round hours of service exemption for intrastate transportation of agricultural commodities and farm supplies within a 150-mile radius. Representative Tim Miller…