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Annual Northern Corn & Soybean Expo

December 18, 2020 Jesse Allen Comments Off

Annual Northern Corn & Soybean Expo Virtual Format February 23 & 24, 2021 Two back-to-back morning sessions Highlights of agenda include: U.S. Farm Report: Tyne Morgan and panel guests Advocacy: Rob Sharkey, Shark Farmer Weather: […]

Diversity

February 17, 2021 Comments Off on Diversity

There is a lot of discussion and debate these days about diversity. It is certainly an important topic. Diversity means different things to different people which unfortunately has led, in many cases, to more division [...]
Managing Expectations

February 11, 2021 Comments Off on Managing Expectations

The current market rally that started last fall has certainly provided a much needed boost to the ag economy. However like most rallies it has also been a roller coast ride of emotions. Many farmers, [...]
Evolution or Revolution

February 4, 2021 Comments Off on Evolution or Revolution

As expected the new Biden administration and the new Congress are putting an emphasis on climate issues. President Biden’s decision to shut down the Keystone XL pipeline was an early preview of things to come [...]

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Ag Energy Coalition Releases 2021 Policy Recommendations

February 24, 2021 Comments Off

The Agriculture Energy Coalition recently announced its 2021 policy recommendations. Those priorities include providing the Department of Agriculture Rural Energy for American program at least $2.5 billion over ten years, including a financial infusion upfront […]

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Farm Groups Embrace New EPA Position on SREs

February 24, 2021 Comments Off

Farm and biofuel groups welcome the recent Environmental Protection Agency announcement supporting the Tenth Circuit Court’s January 2020 decision regarding small refinery waivers. EPA states that it “agrees with the court that the exemption was […]

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Organic Trade Association Hosts Virtual DC Fly-in

February 24, 2021 Comments Off

Organic agriculture representatives met with lawmakers Tuesday through a virtual fly-in. The Organic Trade Association hosted the event, continuing Wednesday, to brief the new administration on the challenges the organic sector faces. The issues from […]