Stabenow: Republican Farm Bill Framework Uses “Magic Math”
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chair of the Senate Ag Committee, released a statement after the Congressional Budget Office published its revised 10-year budget projections. “Today’s updated projections from the CBO prove what we’ve been saying all along.
Wells Farmer Elected President of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association
MANKATO – Darin Johnson’s moment has arrived. The affable Wells farmer climbed the advocacy leadership ladder and was elected president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) Thursday during the organization’s quarterly board meeting at its newly renovated
AFBF Calling for Action on Labor Reform
The American Farm Bureau sent a letter to USDA and the Department of Labor on the significant shortage of help on U.S. farms and ranches. John Walt Boatright, director of government affairs with AFBF, talks about the
Farmers Holding Large Corn and Soybean Stocks
After stockpiling crops for much of this season due to low commodity prices, many U.S. farmers continue to turn away buyers despite few signs that prices will improve. Farm Policy News says grain supplies are ample, and
2024 Farm Bill Better Than 2025
Some Senate Ag Republicans suggest it may be better to hold out until next year for a better farm bill deal. Others disagree. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says the argument for waiting ‘til next year to get
USDA Releases Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook
USDA released its June 2024 Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook that shows the 2024 beef production forecast is virtually unchanged. Heavier cattle weights are expected to partially offset tight cattle supplies. The 2025 beef production forecast is
Dairy Co-op Wants Accurate Payment Provisions in the Farm Bill
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative announced efforts in partnering with several other dairy industry supporters to codify the protection of timely payments and accurate testing as legislative text in the next farm bill. The request to move these
“Keep It Local” Coalition Established To Oppose Property Tax Measure
(Bismarck, ND) — More than 60 organizations have joined together to oppose a proposed measure that would eliminate property taxes in North Dakota. They call themselves the “Keep It Local” coalition, and they’re worried the initiative would
Violent Crime Rates Up In North Dakota
(Bismarck, ND) — Data from last year shows that violent crimes like assault, arson, homicide, and human trafficking are up by nearly three-percent in North Dakota. Attorney General Drew Wrigley also pointed out a disappointing statistic after
Gov. Burgum Selects General Mitchell Johnson To Lead North Dakota National Guard
(Bismarck, ND) — Governor Doug Burgum has selected Brigadier General Mitchell Johnson to serve as the next leader of North Dakota’s National Guard. Johnson most recently served as commander of the 119th Wing of the state’s Air