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B20 Mandate Delivers Demand for Soyoil
Published April 25, 2018
As of May 1, Minnesota’s B20 mandate takes effect. Minnesota Soybean senior director of product development and commercialization Mike Youngerberg says the mandate provides another market for soybean oil. "We've got great markets for soybean protein, but soybean oil has…Perdue Says Farm Bill Extension Is Not Best Option
Published April 25, 2018
There has been action on the farm bill in the House Agriculture Committee, but the possibility of an extension remains. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue hopes the farm bill can be completed on a timely basis. “The stresses out there are…Numerous Moving Parts to Farm Bill Process
Published April 25, 2018
The House Agriculture Committee passed the farm bill with a party line vote, but floor time has not been scheduled. National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule expects the Senate to release its bill in early May, followed quickly…Nitrogen Fertilizer Rule Takes Next Step
Published April 25, 2018
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton’s groundwater protection rule will be published in the State Register today, which will be followed by an 80-day comment period. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture released the proposed rule last week. The proposed rule would regulate…New State Officer Team Installed
Published April 25, 2018
The new Minnesota FFA State Officer Team is in place for the year ahead. The president is Grace Taylor of Randolph FFA; the vice president is Kegan Zimmerman of Red Rock FFA. The secretary is Laura Church of Randolph FFA…U.S. and Chinese Negotiators Will Meet
Published April 25, 2018
The Trump Administration is sending a high-profile delegation to China for trade negotiations. "We're having (Treasury) Secretary (Steven) Mnuchin and (U.S. Trade Representative) Bob Lighthizer heading over to China at China's request and we're having very substantial discussions on trade,"…Pruitt Offers Refinery Waiver Clarity
Published April 24, 2018
In a meeting with farm broadcasters, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt clarified the criteria for refinery waivers. Pruitt says 75,000 gallons or less will qualify. “It’s not subjective in nature, it’s objective. Even if you’re a parent company and…MFBF Update
Published April 24, 2018
Here's the latest from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. This week, MFBF Director of Public Policy Amber Glaeser provides a legislative update on the tax conformity issue.A Bright Future for FFA Members
Published April 24, 2018
During the Minnesota FFA Convention, students had the opportunity to connect with colleges, technical schools, agribusinesses and farm groups. AgCentric Project Manager Judy Barka says this effort helps students see their future. "If they want to do something in agriculture,…