Frustration Builds Over Farm Bill Delays
Congress has voted to extend temporary funding again to keep the government open, but in the process, likely produced more delays in writing a farm bill and more frustration among Ag members. “No progress” is how Senator
Farm Bureau, Partners, Announce Togetherall Peer Support Program
Farm Bureau and partner organizations Sunday announced Togetherall at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jessica Cabrera, American Farm Bureau Federation Managing Director of Member Engagement, says Togetherall is a new mental
Stabenow Releases Letter on the Farm Bill
Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) wrote a letter to her colleagues on their work to write a new farm bill. She outlined several proposals for strengthening the farm safety net in the new bill. While
Groups Press for Miscellaneous Tariff Bill
Crop Life America and several other groups joined together on Capitol Hill to urge immediate action by lawmakers to renew the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill. “A passage of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill that’s fully retroactive would help farmers’
GAO Pushes FDA on Food Safety
Although the U.S. food supply is one of the safest, foodborne illness is a public health concern. The Food and Drug Administration has a new rule requiring detailed records for certain foods as they move through the
Princeton Volunteers Want Fire Chief Terminated
(Princeton, MN) — Fire volunteers in Princeton are reportedly so dissatisfied with the leadership of their fire department that they want the chief fired. Thirty-three of the 36 volunteers who work for the department recently delivered a
Minnesota Ag Reps Head To Morocco For Trade Talks
(St. Paul, MN) — Representatives of the Minnesota agriculture industry are in Morocco this week to discuss trade opportunities. State Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen is leading a delegation of state officials and agriculture leaders on a six-day
Man Dies After Crash In Redwood County
(Redwood County, MN) — A man is dead following a Friday crash in Redwood County. The county sheriff’s office says deputies were called to investigate after a vehicle was spotted on the Minnesota River. A man was
Weekend Omaha Shooting Investigation Continues
(Omaha, NE) — An initial court appearance will be next as Omaha Police say two arrests are made in connection with a shooting in South Central Omaha. Investigators say a 16-year old male is at the Douglas
Man In Custody For Shooting Woman In Rapid City
(Rapid City, SD) — A man is now behind bars after allegedly shooting a woman in Rapid City over the weekend. It happened Friday night on Lacrosse Street on the city’s north side where responding officers found