Omnibus ag bill passes state Legislature
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Update: On Thursday, Gov. Tim Walz signed the agriculture bill into law.
This past weekend, as they faced a Sunday night adjournment deadline,
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Legislative leaders reach high-level agreement
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Photo courtesy House Public Information Services
Bills that would affect corn farmers could soon advance in the state Legislature, after Minnesota’s top elected officials announced a broad budget framework Monday.
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As Biden steps up for farmers, corn growers work to advance legislation on ethanol
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By Brooke S. Appleton
It was like a scene out of a Hollywood movie. Just as it looked as though the oil industry had succeeded in ending consumer access to higher levels of ethanol — a biofuel that is environmentally friendly and cuts gas prices — over the summer months,
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Biofuel-infrastructure bill receives hearing
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On Monday, a bill that would allow more Minnesotans to access Unleaded 88 (fuel blended with 15% ethanol) and higher ethanol blends received an informational hearing at the state Capitol.
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In D.C., grower-leaders advocate for corn farmers
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Above: Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (center) meets with Minnesota Corn Growers Association grower-leaders during MCGA’s annual spring D.C. Fly-In.
Last week, Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) grower-leaders were in Washington,
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A European war grips Washington and places a further strain on U.S. farmers
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By Brooke S. Appleton
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has gripped Washington for weeks, easily becoming the city’s marquee issue as we head into spring.
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MCGA-supported biofuel-infrastructure bill introduced
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An effort by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) to ensure that all Minnesota consumers have access to cleaner-burning Unleaded 88 and higher ethanol blends is taking shape at the state Capitol.
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Bill to create soil grant program heard by Senate panel
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Above: Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Bryan Biegler virtually testifies in support of a bill to establish a state-run soil-health grant program.
An effort supported by several state agriculture groups to establish a state-run soil-health grant program has taken its first step.
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Bipartisanship allows policymakers to make positive impacts
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By Brooke S. Appleton
When John Enns climbed up on his rye wicker on a beautiful day in 2004, he was looking forward to spending time in the field.
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