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Seeking Good Solutions for Regulations

Published April 11, 2018

The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources is back-tracking from a proposal that would have substantially increased the fines for noncompliance with the buffer law. In a joint hearing of two Senate committees on Wednesday, Minnesota Farm Bureau President…
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BSWR Retreats From Buffer Fine Proposal

Published April 11, 2018

The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources is back-tracking from a proposal that would have substantially increased the fines for noncompliance with the buffer law. After hearing from farmers, BWSR Executive Director John Jaschke said the draft penalty order…
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China Files WTO Dispute

Published April 10, 2018

China has filed a dispute with the World Trade Organization, alleging U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum violate world trade rules. However, the Chinese did reconfirm they will lower tariffs on cars, potentially paving the way for negotiations. The announcement…
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NDFU Advocating for a Strong Farm Bill

Published April 10, 2018

In a time where farm income is down, farmers are looking for some certainty. North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne says it’s essential low commodity prices aren’t impacted further. A strong farm bill would help provide some security. "When…
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Dayton Issues Legislative Priorities

Published April 10, 2018

With six weeks in the session, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is outlining his legislative priorities. In a letter to House Speaker Kurt Daudt and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, Dayton said he will not consider cuts in the operating budgets…
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Farm Groups ask for FRSAN Funding in Farm Bill

Published April 9, 2018

A coalition of 36 farm and rural advocacy groups are asking Congress to provide adequate funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) in the next farm bill. The 2008 Farm Bill established the network to provide grants…
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Proposed Buffer Fines Make a Huge Difference

Published April 9, 2018

When it comes to buffer law penalty changes, Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Kirby Hettver says there is a huge difference in issuing fines per linear foot, instead of per parcel. Minnesota farmers are use to dealing with eighties or…
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A More Moderate Trade Tone

Published April 9, 2018

The rhetoric over trade and tariffs was in overdrive last week. On the Sunday talk shows, the Trump Administration took a more moderate approach. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin was on CBS’s ‘Face the Nation’ and said the Trump Administration simply…
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Cramer Advocates for a Measured Approach

Published April 7, 2018

North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer says President Trump understands the short-term challenges to agriculture from this U.S.-China trade fight. “My advice has been to take a measured approach. While the initial volley is bombastic, as a means of negotiating, Trump…
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