By a vote of 306 -117, the United States House of Representatives passed the GMO Labeling Bill. The bill now moves to President Obama for his signature. “We are pleased that the house passed the GMO Labeling Bill,” said Minnesota…
July 14, 2016
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources released its final buffer map showing where permanent, vegetative buffers or alternative practices are required on public waters and ditches.
July 13, 2016
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) released its draft 2016 Impaired Waters List, which includes 318 additional lakes, rivers, and streams across Minnesota that fail to meet water quality standards and are considered "impaired". This year's Impaired Waters List identifies…
July 13, 2016
Farm operators throughout Minnesota and the United States are facing two very important deadlines in the coming weeks at local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices. July 15 is the final date for farm operators to report, or certify, their…
July 12, 2016
With a vote of 65 – 32, the United States Senate passed a cloture vote for the GMO Labeling Bill, S. 764. Today’s cloture vote means the Senate could have their final vote on the bill as early as Thursday.
July 6, 2016
The 5th Annual Red River Valley (RRV) Agriculture Water Issues Forum will take place July 13-15 in Northwest Minnesota. Unlike other water meetings, these meetings are organized by farmers with farmer's interests in mind.
July 1, 2016
The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) reached a milestone today with the enrollment of its 100,000th acre in the state. This voluntary program for farmers and landowners protects the state’s water resources. Since the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality…
June 30, 2016
Nearly 100 biodiesel industry leaders converged on Capitol Hill Tuesday to call for strong clean-fuels policy as a new study found that the industry is supporting nearly 48,000 jobs nationwide.
June 30, 2016
With 2016 being a legislative year, along with looking toward B20, new markets and research on new varieties, the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) and the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (MSR&PC) are focusing on 'Using Your Bean' at…
June 23, 2016
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association signaled its strong support today for legislation from Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) that would set a national standard for the labeling of foods containing genetically modified…
June 23, 2016