Tag: Red River Farm Network

Farm Bill passes in the US House, could face complications in Senate 

The US House of Representatives passed a New Farm Bill last week by a bipartisan vote of 224-200, and the bill will now move to the Senate where it will need 60 votes to move forward. However, the bill may face complications in the U.S. Senate. Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt talks more about these…
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May 5, 2026 0

With agriculture policy and finance bill stalled, Paraquat ban a Non-Starter for GOP  

The Minnesota agriculture policy and finance bill is currently stalled in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and House Republicans are putting their foot in the ground in the opposition of a Paraquat that’s being pushed by Democrats in the house. Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Co-Chair Paul Anderson says the GOP sees the ban as a…
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April 30, 2026 0

Senator Tina Smith talks Farm Bill 

The Farm Bill will be expiring later this year, and producers across the country are left wondering if Washington will be able to pass a new bill by the end of the year. US Senator Tina Smith gives us an update on Farm Bill discussions in the Senate, and the need to get a bill…
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March 17, 2026 0

Financial stress having major impact on local producers 

Pending massive unexpected changes in policy, ag producers across the country will have to find a way to navigate through a very difficult agricultural financial environment in 2026. Bell Bank Senior Vice President Lynn Paulson.  For this reason, Paulson says it will be very important for people to “lazer in” on their finances.  While the…
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February 3, 2026 0

Will the Government shut down again? US Rep Angie Craig on the potential of another shutdown 

After seeing the longest government shutdown in US History end last November, there’s a chance that the US Government could once again shut down when the continuing resolution to fund the government expires on January 30. US Representative Angie Craig (DFL-MN) talks more about the potential of a shutdown, and what needs to happen in…
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January 14, 2026 0

US Rep Angie Craig discusses Farm Bill & other ag legislation 

The Farm Bill will be expiring later this year, and producers across the country are left wondering if congress will be able to pass a new bill before the midterm election takes place in November. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig speaks more on what’s currently being discussed in regards to a farm bill,…
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January 13, 2026 0

New Farm Bill is possible in 2026 despite Fall Midterms 

After a break for the Christmas Holiday, the United States House of Representatives is back in session, and one item that’s expected to garner a lot of attention in the coming months is a new Farm Bill. However, a midterm election is fast approaching, which could slow progress on legislation. President of the Midwest Council…
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January 6, 2026 0

Set Calves up for Success

With cattle prices being as high as they are, cattle producers across the region are weighing their options when it comes to vaccines. Merck Technical Services Veterinarian Deana Hardee says it’s important to not take shortcuts, and she shares some things that you should keep in mind this winter.  While each operation and situation is…
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December 31, 2025 0

Questions remain on passage of new Farm Bill in 2026 

Congress has once again extended the 2018 Farm Bill for another year, and this is expected to have a major effect on the passage of future farm bills, and other ag legislation.  National Federation of Farmer Cooperatives CEO Chuck Conner tells us what the extension could mean for a new farm bill in 2026, which…
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December 10, 2025 0

Vive Crop Protection rolling out product for Cercospora Leaf Spot Protection

Cercospora Leaf Spot was the topic of discussion for sugarbeet growers this past growing season, and the disease ravaged sugarbeet crops across the Red River Valley. To help with the fight against Cercospora, Vive Crop Protection has released a new product available to growers across the valley. Dor Kestecher of Vive Crop protection tells us…
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December 2, 2025 0