New Role for Stabenow
Former Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow has joined the Liberty Partners Group lobbying firm. Stabenow spent four terms in the U.S. Senate
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Dairy Excellence
During the North Dakota Dairy Convention, a Montpelier farm was honored with the Commissioner’s Award of Dairy Excellence. Naze Dairy has a 65-cow dairy herd and has been in business for 27 years. The Milk Producers of North Dakota also…
More Flexibility for Climate Smart Farming Practices
USDA’s new interim rule for climate-smart crops provides more flexibility for farmers. To qualify for incentives, including the 45Z tax credit, farmers can use cover crops, nutrient management or adopt no-till or reduced tillage practices. This is different than the…
Dry Bean Scene
North Central Commodities General Manager Dylan Karley will be part of a panel discussion at the USA Dry Beans, Peas, Lentils, Chickpeas Mx-Latam Conference in Cancun this week. Karley will discuss the 2024 crop situation. Click here to listen.
Groundwater Protection Map Updated
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has updated the maps for its groundwater protection rule. Areas vulnerable to groundwater contamination face restrictions on fall nitrogen fertilizer applications. The map can be found on the MDA website.
Boehm Leads NCI
The Northern Crops Institute has named its new director. David Boehm has been NCI’s technical manager since 2019 and the co-interim director for nearly a year. Previously, Boehm worked for SES VanderHave and AgriPro Wheat.
Deere Sued
The Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general from Minnesota and Illinois are suing John Deere. The lawsuit alleges Deere’s equipment repair policies violate federal antitrust laws and drive up farmers' costs. Meanwhile, Deere expanded its digital suite earlier this…
400 Ag Groups Urge Swift Confirmation for Rollins
The confirmation hearing for Agriculture Secretary-nominee Brooke Rollins has been scheduled for Thursday, July 23. More than 400 agriculture groups and businesses have signed a letter of support for Rollins. In addition to national groups, the tri-state region was represented…
Farming for the Future
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, Larry Cowling is a water quality-certified producer from Martin County, who…
MFU Minute
Minnesota Farmers Union Policy Coordinator Lisa Holm talks about the alliance to support climate-smart agriculture. Listen to the update by clicking here.
