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John Newton Highlights Farmer Challenges at International Crop Expo

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Financial challenges in agriculture were a key focus at the International Crop Expo in Grand Forks, where Terrain's Executive Head John Newton discussed the pressures that farmers are facing. "We've seen tight margins for three years in a row, and…

Renewable Energy Growth Stalled by Policy Delays

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Farmers and industry leaders gathered at the North Dakota Farmers Union Evolution Ag Summit to discuss the future of biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuel. Karla Krabbenhoft, business development manager at Gevo, highlighted the company’s focus on renewable energy and the…

Evolution Ag Summit Highlights Need for Policy Stability

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Uncertainty in agriculture policy was a key topic at the North Dakota Farmers Union's Evolution Ag Summit on Tuesday. Rolette, N.D., farmer Ryan Pederson highlighted how unpredictability in government programs affects decision-making on the farm. "As we infuse some more…

Evolution Ag Summit Highlights Biofuels and Policy Uncertainty

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The 3rd annual Evolution Ag Summit took place Tuesday at the North Dakota Farmers Union in Jamestown, bringing together farmers, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss key agricultural issues. Ann Steckel of the National Farmers Union provided a federal policy…

USDA H5N1 Employees Rehired

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USDA is rescinding the termination notices it previously delivered to some employees working on the federal avian influenza response. Politico reported 25 percent of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network employees had lost their jobs. These positions are considered necessary…

Klobuchar, Craig Seek Clarification Over Food Aid

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Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar and House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig are seeking answers from the Trump Administration over recent disruptions to international food aid. The protocols for the Food for Progress program have been clarified,…

E15 Bill Introduced in the Upper Chamber

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One week after the proposal was introduced in the House, a year-round E15 bill was introduced in the Senate. Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, South and South Dakota Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds are among the lawmakers…

White House Takes Authority Over Independent Agencies

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order giving the White House control over independent agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. These agencies are now bipartisan, and appointees are confirmed by the Senate. The move to…

Farming for the Future

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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, we hear from Josh Krenz, a producer who has worked to…

Potato Research Projects Outlined

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There was a full house for the Northland Potato Growers Association Research Reporting Conference Tuesday in Grand Forks. Research on new potato varieties, insect management, and storage quality were highlighted. "To be in this game you've got to be on top of…

John Newton Highlights Farmer Challenges at International Crop Expo

Renewable Energy Growth Stalled by Policy Delays

Evolution Ag Summit Highlights Need for Policy Stability

Evolution Ag Summit Highlights Biofuels and Policy Uncertainty

USDA H5N1 Employees Rehired

Klobuchar, Craig Seek Clarification Over Food Aid

E15 Bill Introduced in the Upper Chamber

White House Takes Authority Over Independent Agencies

Farming for the Future

Potato Research Projects Outlined

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