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Trump Names Food Safety Undersecretary
Published May 4, 2018
President Donald Trump has announced his intentions to nominate Mindy Brashears to be the next USDA undersecretary for food safety. Brashears is now the director of Texas Tech’s International Center for Food Industry Excellence. Brashears is also a past chair…NDFB Scholarships Awarded
Published May 4, 2018
The NDFB Promotion and Education Committee has awarded eight scholarships through the NDFB Foundation. The Becki Palmer Scholarship for high school seniors went to Nicholas Effertz of Velva and Michael Kraft of Munich. Jarrett Lardy of West Fargo earned the…AURI Update
Published May 4, 2018
In this update from the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, learn more about the Ag Innovation Partnership Program. Proposals are now being accepted.WestBred Wheat Report
Published May 4, 2018
The WestBred Wheat Report is heard Fridays on the Red River Farm Network. This week, WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring discusses 'the sweet spot' for seeding depth.An Immature Kansas Wheat Crop
Published May 4, 2018
After 644 stops across Kansas, the Wheat Quality Council Winter Wheat Tour forecasts an average yield of 37 bushels per acre. That compares to 48.6 bushels per acre last year. WQC Executive Vice President David Green confirms conditions are tough.…State Funds Available to Prevent Wolf Attacks
Published May 4, 2018
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has new grant funds available to help livestock producers prevent wolf attacks. Eligible expenses include veterinary costs for guard animals, additional fencing and the installation of lights or alarms to reduce the threat from wolves.…Dry Bean Scene
Published May 4, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association. This week, Webster, North Dakota farmer Kevin Regan provides an update on field conditions and dry bean planting intentions in his area.MN Senate Approves Tax Bill
Published May 4, 2018
With a party-line vote of 34-to-32, the Minnesota Senate has approved its tax bill. This bill brings the state tax code into alignment with the new federal tax law. That includes conformity with the increased Section 179 federal expensing provision,…MN House Passes Omnibus Ag Finance Bill
Published May 4, 2018
After ten hours of debate Thursday, the Minnesota House passed an omnibus supplemental bill that includes agriculture, environment, job growth and state government finance bills. This bill includes $35 million for the Rural Finance Authority. There’s increased funding for mental…