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A Change in Tone at MDA Meeting
Published May 31, 2018
There was a noticeable change in tone from farmers, and those alike, at the Groundwater Protection Rule meeting in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Warren, Minnesota farmer Don Leslie attended the Minnesota Department of Agriculture listening session held in Warren last…MDA Holding Groundwater Protection Rule Meetings
Published May 31, 2018
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is hosting a series of informational meetings on the proposed Groundwater Protection Rule. On Wednesday, meetings were held in Thief River Falls and Fergus Falls. Since listening sessions held last fall, there have been changes to…The Sugarbeet Report
Published May 31, 2018
The Sugarbeet Report is brought to you by SESVanderHave, HELM Agro US and Dow AgroSciences. This week, American Crystal Sugar Company general agronomist Tyler Grove updates listeners on growing conditions.MFU Minute
Published May 31, 2018
Here's the latest update from Minnesota Farmers Union. This week, Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Thom Peterson discusses the veto of the ag policy bill.U.S. Grains Council Shares Concerns on Tariffs
Published May 31, 2018
In a statement, U.S. Grains Council CEO Tom Sleight says the council is concerned about the tariffs. Agriculture will likely be the first hit by counter measures from trading partners. Sleight also says it appears the U.S. needs to prepare…Trade Disruptions Do Impact Farmers
Published May 31, 2018
Starting Friday, the U.S. will impose tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico and the European Union. Exemptions were given earlier this year but expire Thursday night. The decision will likely result in retaliation against U.S. products.…Dry Bean Scene
Published May 31, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. This week, we visit with Northarvest Bean Growers Association President Tom Kennelly about the USDA Section 32 purchase.Grains Mixed, Livestock Lower at Close
Published May 31, 2018
RML Trading's Terry Fichtner says trade is making a big influence in the grain trade.Land O’Lakes is Searching for New CEO
Published May 31, 2018
Land O’Lakes President and CEO Chris Policinski will retire at the end of June. Policinski has been in the role since 2005. A search committee is being formed to identify a permanent CEO. In the meantime, Peter Janzen is appointed…