6 important issues Minnesota corn farmers will face in 2015
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Before ringing in the new year, let’s take a look at six key issues Minnesota corn farmers can expect to face in 2015.
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MCGA submits comments on DNR penalty plan that impacts irrigators
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Recently, the Minnesota DNR solicited public comments on its Draft Plan for the Use of Administrative Penalty Authority. The plan outlines actions DNR may take if water users who use 10,000 gallons or more of surface or groundwater per day,
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Rural issues will be prominent in new Minnesota legislature
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The Minnesota Corn Growers Association’s (MCGA) pre-resolutions meeting is where corn farmers set policy priorities and discuss hot-button ag issues for the upcoming year. It’s also an opportunity for corn farmers to get legislative perspectives from insiders plugged into the Minnesota political scene.
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What media outlets and biofuels leaders are saying after another RFS delay
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It’s been five days since the Obama Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) punted on finalizing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) numbers for 2014. -
Interactive map shows benefits of the Renewable Fuel Standard
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Ever wonder how much of an economic impact the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) has made for Minnesotans? A new interactive map from Fuels America has you covered. -
Agriculture Secretary announces risk management programs for farmers
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today unveiled highly anticipated new rules about Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) authorized by the 2014 farm bill.
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Find out where Minnesota legislative candidates stand on food and farm issues
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MCGA signs coalition letter to prevent WOTUS rule implementation
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The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) is one of 23 Minnesota farm and business organizations signing a letter supporting bipartisan bill H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014. -
Webinar series will help Minnesota farmers better understand farm bill
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If you’re a farmer and you’re not quite sure what to make of the 2014 farm bill, be sure to check out this three-part webinar series hosted by the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and co-sponsored by the Minnesota Corn Growers and Minnesota Wheat Growers.
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