Category: Policy

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What you need to know about the grain indemnity fund

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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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Legislative update: Agreement reached on ag bill

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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.

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