The state legislature had a short session this year that finished in a flourish this past weekend. The action team and our lobbyists worked hard and were fortunate enough to achieve some of our major priorities. Number one on the list…
May 26, 2016
Yesterday I had the opportunity to be present when a unique private-public partnership was formed. Gov. Mark Dayton and Land O'Lakes CEO, Chris Policinski, signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on the Minnesota Agriculture Water Quality Certification Program…
May 26, 2016
Minnesota farmers had a seat at the table Wednesday at a White House Business Council meeting on trade opportunities that may become available with the recent change in Cuba policy.
May 25, 2016
Project Grow will be hosting a webinar featuring Ed Usset, grain marketing economist for the Center for Farm Financial Management at the University of Minnesota, at 7 a.m. on Thursday, June 16.
May 24, 2016
Despite improving relations between the U.S. and Cuba, a trade embargo still remains, limiting the amount of trade that can take place between the two countries. Restrictions aside, that isn’t stopping industries in the U.S. from discussing potential trade opportunities.
May 19, 2016
Last week we discussed vapor drift. Physical drift, also known as particle drift, is the movement of the sprayer droplets away from the target area. It is surprising how sheets drying in the sun and herbicide drift are related. We…
May 18, 2016
At the time of this writing, the House and Senate have still not agreed on spending and tax targets. With just 5 1/2 days to go, almost no final decisions have been agreed to with regards to taxes, the Supplemental…
May 18, 2016
