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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,…

Spray System Cleaner Designed to Handle Dicamba

Published April 24, 2018

Monsanto is collaborating with Adjuvants Unlimited LLC to develop the first-ever agricultural sprayer system cleaner designed to deactivate dicamba. This technology will be brought to market for this growing season and will be used within the rinse and cleanout process.

California Court Rules on Glyphosate

Published April 24, 2018

A California Appeals Court has affirmed that Monsanto’s glyphosate pesticide can be listed under Proposition 65. The proposition requires notification and labeling of all chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm. Prop 65 also prohibits discharge into drinking waters…

USDA Report Shows Slow Planting Pace

Published April 24, 2018

According to the latest USDA report, nationwide, five percent of the corn is planted. That compares to 15 percent last year and in the long term average. Two percent of the soybeans are planted across the country, which is slightly…

Numerous Moving Parts to Farm Bill Process

Nitrogen Fertilizer Rule Takes Next Step

New State Officer Team Installed

U.S. and Chinese Negotiators Will Meet

Pruitt Offers Refinery Waiver Clarity

MFBF Update

A Bright Future for FFA Members

Spray System Cleaner Designed to Handle Dicamba

California Court Rules on Glyphosate

USDA Report Shows Slow Planting Pace

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