Progress on the Farm Bill has halted leaving politicians like Tina Smith frustrated and annoyed. Senator Smith gives an update on what’s going on with the Farm Bill in Washington, and what disagreements are holding it back. Smith also discussed the upcoming retirement of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee chair Debbie Stabenow, and how her…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in Orlando Florida earlier this week for the American Sugar Beet Growers Association Annual Meeting. The Farm Bill was a very popular topic at the event and Revier caught up with American Crystal Sugar Board of Directors President Perry Skaurud and he explained what kind of improvements he’d like…
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It’s February and the House of Representatives have made little to no progress on passing a new farm bill. Former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Don Schiefelbein says he is not confident in a new farm bill being passed this year due to it being an election year. Schiefelbein explained what he as a cattle…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance at Norman County Ag Day and caught up with Wayne Lee of Bennett Houglum Agency to discuss the crop insurance industry. Lee says that yields have been a major focus this time. Lee also discussed a new farm bill and explained what he thinks will be done,…
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While many remain optimistic about the passing of a new farm bill in 2024 not all are so optimistic. Former North Dakota Farm Service Agency State Director Aaron Krauter says that he does not think that we will be getting a new farm bill next year and he explains why. Krauter also explained how modern…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers association to talk about the latest news in agriculture. One of the topics discussed was the New Year and when asked about what the focus will be this January this is what he said. Weber also discussed what…
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North Dakota Senator John Hoeven was in attendance at the Annual North Dakota Farmers Union meeting on Saturday to talk about the extension of the farm bill. Hoeven was for the extension of the bill for a number of reasons and explained why. Hoeven also highlighted some improvements that he’s working on adding to the…
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As we move closer to the end of the year the agriculture industry continues to have their eyes on Washington as the December 31 deadline to pass a new farm bill fast approaches. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Director Shayne Isane gives an update on the progress being made on the Farm Bill after the election…
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Russell Group President Randy Russell discussed the potential government shutdown and how it could affect the new farm bill that has yet to pass in the House of Representatives. Russell gives an update on what’s happening in DC. Russell also gave a timeline of when a new deal will have to be reached. Russell also…
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US Congressman Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota recently shared his outlook and what he’s been hearing in Washington about the progress of the new farm bill. One of the biggest issues Armstrong says that he continues to see is talks around the Migrant Worker Wage Increase. Armstrong also discussed challenges he’s seen trying to get…
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