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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…Canola Minute
Published April 25, 2018
Here's the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. This week, Associate Director Sheri Coleman has an update from the Worlds of Flavors Conference.Corn Matters
Published April 25, 2018
In this week's Minnesota Corn Growers Association Corn Matters, MCGA President Kirby Hettver reviews the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's proposed Groundwater Protection Rule.Minnesota Beef Update
Published April 25, 2018
Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. This week, Minnesota Beef Council's Royalee Rhoads shares more about the 'Top of Class' program.Roberts Expects to Mark Up the Farm Bill in Early May
Published April 25, 2018
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts told reporters he hopes to mark up the farm bill in early May. “I will say both sides, Senator Schumer and Senator McConnell, have indicated as soon as we get that done, we will…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…