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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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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Area Ag and Water Management leaders were recently in Washington DC to visit with legislatures about the Farm Bill. Red River Retention Authority Executive Director Brian Fuder tells us more about the purpose of the visit. Fuder also explains what was discussed while down in Washington, and what some of the group’s priorities were. Fuder…
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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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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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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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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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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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American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad was a panel member at Ag Fest on Thursday, and he had a discussion on the farm bill that congress has been unable to reach an agreement on. Rockstad explains what the farm bill is, and its importance for area producers. Progress on a new farm bill has…
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Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach spoke to R&J News Wednesday about the progress of the Farm Bill in Congress. Fischbach says a part of that Farm Bill is legislation she is sponsoring that will help rural America. We’ll have the final part of our interview with Representative Fischbach on Friday.