MFU Members Advocate for Farm Bill During Fly-in
ST. PAUL – Thirty-four members of Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) participated in the National Farmers Union (NFU) Fall Legislative Fly-in that brought nearly 300 members from across the nation to Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers and
American Dairy Coalition Prepares Comment on USDA’s Proposed Milk Pricing Changes
GREEN BAY, Wis. – September 12, 2024 – Comments on USDA’s proposed Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pricing formula changes close on Friday night, Sept. 13 at 11:59 p.m. EDT at the Federal Register Docket AMS-DA-23-0031-0002. American Dairy Coalition
NDFB Supports Measure 4
Bismarck, N.D. – NDFB President Daryl Lies issued the following statement on behalf of NDFB in support of North Dakota’s Initiated Measure 4 which would prohibit state and local governments from levying taxes on the assessed value
USDA Pegs a Slightly Higher Corn Yield in September WASDE Report
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– The September World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report out on Thursday calls for a slightly higher corn yield estimate for this fall’s U.S. crop while the soybean yield stayed unchanged from last month. USDA
Your Tires Play a Major Role in Soil Compaction
Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2024) – Your soil serves as the foundation for crop growth, productivity, and by extension, crop yield and your profitability. Healthy soil provides nutrients, supports robust root systems, and facilitates efficient absorption of
Corn and Soybean Growers Critical of Commerce Announcement on Herbicide Tariffs
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and the American Soybean Association (ASA) expressed frustration today with a recently released recommendation by the U.S. Department of Commerce to impose preliminary countervailing duty rates on imports of the herbicide 2,4-D. The decision comes
Cramer Meets with Spirit Lake Food Distribution Program Director, Discusses USDA Tribal Food Delivery Delays
WASHINGTON, D.C. – For several months, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) has been experiencing significant issues with delivery delays across the country. FDPIR is utilized by low-income families on reservations to receive
Senator Hoeven: In A World of Increased Uncertainty for Ag Producers, We Need to Get The Farm Bill Done
WASHINGTON – During remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week, Senator John Hoeven outlined the need for Congress to pass a Farm Bill that makes key investments in the farm safety net. To this end,
Compeer Financial Partners to Fund New Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, ND
Sun Prairie, Wis. (September 12, 2024) – Compeer Financial is proud to announce its partnership with the Good Samaritan Hospital Association, two local banks and the USDA to provide financing for the newly opened Heart of America Medical
Survey Gathers Insights from Both Producers and Veterinarians on BRD Treatment Plans
DULUTH, Ga. (September 12, 2024) — In a survey, 520 U.S. beef and dairy producers and veterinarians were asked questions related to treating cattle challenged with bovine respiratory disease (BRD): How do you decide whether to re-treat an