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A Huge Vote on Sugar
Published May 23, 2018
When the farm bill comes back to the floor, the language is not expected to change significantly. The recent farm bill debate included a surprising vote on sugar policy. "We had a huge vote on sugar," explained Agriculture Committee Ranking…Crop Watch
Published May 23, 2018
The Red River Farm Network brings reports from the fields every Tuesday at 12:37 p.m. during Crop Watch. Most recently, Randy Koenen made stops in Minnesota near Roseau, Hallock and Kennedy. Listen to the entire Crop Watch segment and take…MCRPC Election Results Announced
Published May 23, 2018
Three members of the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council will serve another term. Doug Albin of Clarkfield, Myron Peterson of Sacred Heart and Scott Winslow of Fountain were reelected. Duane Epland of Emmons is a new member of the…Supply Challenge Influences B20 Mandate
Published May 23, 2018
Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Jessica Looman has issued a temporary suspension of the B20 mandate until the end of June. The Commerce Department says there is not enough biodiesel in the state to meet 20 percent biodiesel volume requirements. The Minnesota…Grains Close Higher, Livestock Close Mixed
Published May 22, 2018
Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen says it was a decent day for wheat and a choppy day for livestock.MFBF Update
Published May 22, 2018
Here’s the latest from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. This week, MFBF President Kevin Paap weighs in on Governor Dayton's veto of the Ag Policy Bill.Nitrogen Fertilizer Rule Likely Delayed for One Year
Published May 22, 2018
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton brought down the agriculture policy bill with a veto. The legislation returned soil loss ordinance authority back to the counties, where it had been prior to the 2015 buffer bill. This provision was apparently the reason…New Administrators Join USDA Wednesday
Published May 22, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will welcome newly appointed administrators to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wednesday. The Farm Service Agency Administrator, Richard Fordyce; Food Safety and Inspection Service Administrator, Carmen Rottenberg; and the Agricultural Marketing Service Administrator, Bruce Summers, will…Peterson Describes House Farm Bill as a Mess
Published May 22, 2018
It may be too early to be considering a farm bill extension, but House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson says a few issues need attention if the current bill is extended. "As part of that, we want to fix…