Previously, the state of Minnesota used bonds purchased by elevators to compensate growers who went unpaid for delivered or stored grain. But the required bond amounts were often too low to cover all claims against the elevators in the event of bankruptcy and did not prevent farmers from sustaining significant losses.
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What passed during the 2023 legislative session
The 2023 Minnesota legislative session ended Monday night. With full control of the Legislature and the governor’s mansion, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) party passed a flurry of bills encompassing all areas of state government.
Read more >Legislative update: Agreement reached on ag bill
By Amanda Bilek, Senior Public Policy Director, Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA)
There are just a couple weeks of the Minnesota legislative session remaining, although DFL legislative leaders have a set a goal to finish session before the constitutional adjournment date of May 22.
Read more >Corn growers are heard though congressional hearings
By Tom Haag
Tom HaagSpring is proving to be a busy time between corn planting and grower-leaders taking full advantage of every opportunity to talk about our priorities for the Farm Bill.
Read more >EPA proposal: Biofuel is the answer today to lowering emissions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposal today for vehicle emissions standards, which does not adequately account for the environmental benefits of currently available low-carbon ethanol blends. In response to the announcement,
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