Tag: Farm Bill

Farm Bill Update 

Congress hasn’t passed a Farm Bill since 2018 , and producers across the region are eagerly waiting for a new one. The question however is, will congress be able to reach a new deal? Ag Country Farm Credit Services VP of Legislative and Public Affairs Andy Martin tells us what’s been done, and what still…
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September 16, 2025 0

Farm Bill update 

It’s been over seven years since congress last passed a full Farm Bill, and producers across the region are eagerly waiting for a new one. Neil Rockstad of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association tells us where things are at with the Farm Bill heading out of August recess, and what still needs to happen.  Rockstad…
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August 20, 2025 0

Jim Weisemeyer talks Farm Bill and Ag Tariffs

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the International Sugarbeet Institute Crop Expo in Fargo yesterday, and had the chance to talk with Agriculture Lobbyist Jim Weisemeyer. Right now many farmers across America have questions on what’s happening, and expected to happen in Washington when it comes to agricultural legislation like the Farm Bill, and…
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March 20, 2025 0

ASGA’s Luther Markwart discusses farm bill priorities 

The United States Agriculture industry has been patiently waiting for a new Farm Bill after talks stalled last year, and their patience may pay off, as there’s hope that a new one will be passed by congress later this year. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President, and CEO Luther Markwart tells us some changes…
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February 5, 2025 0

Farm Bill Update 

The Farm bill is something that has been top of mind for producers over the last couple years, as congress has not been able to reach an agreement on a new one.  Jim Callan of James Callan Associates tells us when he thinks we may see a Farm Bill, and where it lies with other…
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February 4, 2025 0

Minnesota ag policies to be more bipartisan in 2025

With Minnesota Democrats losing their trifecta this past election cycle, politics in St Paul are expected to be more bipartisan in nature compared to past years. Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing tells us how he sees ag legislation playing out in the Minnesota House of Representatives, now that there’s a tie in leadership.  Glessing…
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November 26, 2024 0

ASGA Director comfortable with Ag Leadership in Washington 

With election season officially over, politics in our nation’s capital will be moving forward over the coming months. While the passing of a new farm bill is unlikely before the new administration takes their seats, American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Luther Markwart says Washington still needs to get a short term funding bill passed. …
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November 21, 2024 0

Farm Bill Update 

The Federal Government is currently in recess until after the November General Election, and one piece of legislation that will have the eyes of rural America once the government is back is a new farm bill. Pro Farmer consultant Jim Wiesemeyer talks more on what we may see in a new Farm Bill, and when…
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October 15, 2024 0

Farm Bill Update 

The Farm Bill continues to be top of the mind for producers across rural America, but an agreement has yet to be made in Washington. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber says it remains a priority for the bill to get done this year, and he tells us where talks are…
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October 1, 2024 0

Programs helping students stay ahead at Norman County East 

A new program at Norman County East is helping students stay ahead, and get personalized help with their grades when needed. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more about this program that they call AIT.  Academics aren’t the only thing Norman County East is trying to teach students, as they have also instituted…
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October 1, 2024 0