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Minnesota Legislature Approaches Deadline
Published May 15, 2024
According to Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett, there is still a gap between the House and Senate bills that needs to be narrowed before the Monday deadline. "Where there might be some bigger difference is in…Dairy Market Dynamics
Published May 15, 2024
March was the ninth consecutive month of lower year-on-year output of milk in the U.S. Rabobank Senior Dairy Analyst Lucas Fuess shares how this is expected to affect farmers. "Milk production tightness is finally catching up to us, certainly evident…Early Registration Deadline Approaches for MSCA Summer Tour
Published May 15, 2024
The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association hosts its summer tour in Thief River Falls on June 25. MSCA President Jake Thompson said there is something for everyone on the tour. "We will be looking at quite a few different stops between…JBS Beats Analyst Expectations
Published May 15, 2024
The world’s largest meatpacker reported first quarter net income of nearly $320 million. A year ago, JBS suffered a $290 million loss in the same quarter. The Brazilian-based company said there has been a shift in consumption from beef to…‘The Hardest One Ever’
Published May 15, 2024
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow has been in Congress for 28 years. She has worked on six farm bills and has been the leader for three of them. "This is the hardest one ever," said the Michigan lawmaker. "They're always…MN Beef Update
Published May 15, 2024
Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth is featured in the latest Minnesota Beef Update to talk about the beef checkoff's involvement in FFA and urban agriculture. Listen to the update.MN Corn Matters
Published May 15, 2024
Corn Matters is a presentation of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Jim O'Connell represents MCGA on the US Grains Council and talks about the values of exports during World Trade Month. Listen to the report.Vilsack Advocates for a Different Approach to Farm Policy
Published May 15, 2024
In a speech at a rural communities event at the White House, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack delivered a farm policy history lesson. The USDA leader said the United States moved away from supply management in the 1970s to a model…Positive Momentum for Class III Milk
Published May 15, 2024
Rabobank Senior Dairy Analyst Lucas Fuess says the cheese market has been squeezed, supporting Class III milk prices. "What I think has happened lately is a combination of weaker cheddar production coupled with very firm cheese exports," said Fuess. "February…