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Bonding Bill a Focus for Ag this MN Legislative Session

Published February 11, 2020

A bonding bill is expected during Minnesota’s legislative session. State Representative Paul Anderson says water and drainage maintenance is needed in his district. "That maintenance is expensive. I've had some folks talk to me about what happens if ditch systems…

Weekend Storm Impacts Corn Harvest Progress

Published December 2, 2019

This weekend’s winter storm meant many things for farmers still trying to harvest corn. For Buffalo, North Dakota farmer Randy Melvin, the snow and cold signaled the end of harvest until 2020. Moisture is in the 20s, with test weights…

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MFU Honors Poppe and Anderson

Published November 25, 2019

Minnesota Farmers Union honored State Representatives Paul Anderson and Jeanne Poppe with the Service to Agriculture award for their work in the Minnesota legislative session. Former Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson received the Lifetime Achievement Award as well during the…

Northern Plains Crop Shows Variability

Published July 12, 2019

Near Andover, South Dakota, John Horter says fields are still wet and crops are about three weeks behind. "We've been getting quite a bit of rain in the last week to 10 days. We've had more than two inches of…

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Making a Switch from Soybeans to Corn

Published May 30, 2019

Large soybean stocks and slower demand are encouraging some farmers who can get a crop in the ground to make a switch. Coleharbor, North Dakota farmer Paul Anderson recently returned soybean seed and is planting more corn. "About 25 percent…

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MN House Passes Omnibus Ag Policy Bill

Published May 2, 2019

The Minnesota House passed the omnibus agriculture policy bill with a vote of 81-49 Wednesday afternoon. Included in the bill is language allowing larger cities to create their own pesticide regulation system. Lawmakers debated an amendment to remove the language,…

Spring Wheat and Lentils Being Planted in Western ND

Published April 19, 2019

Crops like spring wheat and lentils are being planted in western North Dakota. Coleharbor, North Dakota farmer Paul Anderson is planting lentils. "After that, we'll follow with wheat, soybeans, corn and sunflowers. We're starting herky jerky." When it comes to…

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Farm Mental Health Bill Moves to the Senate

Published March 5, 2019

The Minnesota House has unanimously passed a bill to help farmers during this difficult farm economy. House Agriculture and Food Committee Chair Jeanne Poppe sponsored the bill. "The season is the reason for seeking funds today," said Poppe. "As winter…

Rain Still Needed in Western ND

Published May 17, 2018

Coleharbor, North Dakota farmer Paul Anderson is making progress on corn planting. There are a few days left for corn and then, Anderson will transition into sunflowers. “We are done with wheat, but we’re actually waiting on moisture for the…

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Mixed Feelings, Paying for Buffer Tax Credit

Published May 15, 2018

Minnesota House Agriculture Policy Committee Chairman Paul Anderson says there are unknowns with the tax bill and how Governor Dayton will respond. “Now it’s time to negotiate with the governor and see what he will go for and what he…

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Bonding Bill a Focus for Ag this MN Legislative Session

Weekend Storm Impacts Corn Harvest Progress

MFU Honors Poppe and Anderson

Northern Plains Crop Shows Variability

Making a Switch from Soybeans to Corn

MN House Passes Omnibus Ag Policy Bill

Spring Wheat and Lentils Being Planted in Western ND

Farm Mental Health Bill Moves to the Senate

Rain Still Needed in Western ND

Mixed Feelings, Paying for Buffer Tax Credit

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