AG Central Radio Network

October 22, 2020 @ 11:00 am

Trump Administration Invests $3.1 Billion in Rural Electric Infrastructure; Highlights Record Investments in FY 2020

USDA WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing an additional $3.1 billion to build or improve rural electric infrastructure in 25 states (PDF,...Read More

October 22, 2020 @ 10:58 am

Smith Urges USDA to Provide Incentives to Stop CRP Enrollment Decline

Micheal Clements, NAFB News Service A Senator from Minnesota wants the Department of Agriculture to increase incentive payments to stop the enrollment decline in the Conservation Reserve Program. Senate Democrat Tina Smith sent a letter...Read More

October 22, 2020 @ 10:46 am

Funding Available To Expand Locally Grown Food In Schools

Minnesota Department of Agriculture The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is looking for proposals for two new Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) grants that aim to increase local purchasing in Farm to School programs....Read More

October 22, 2020 @ 10:43 am

Student Leaders Prepare for the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo

National FFA Organization INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 22,2020/National FFA Organization) – FFA members and supporters from across the country will log on to their smart devices next week to celebrate agricultural education and agriculture during the...Read More

October 22, 2020 @ 10:40 am

State Cattle Groups Support Cattle Market Transparency Act

Micheal Clements, NAFB News Service More than a dozen state cattle organization voice their support for the Cattle Market Transparency Act. In a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee leadership, 16 state cattle groups say the...Read More

October 22, 2020 @ 10:37 am

Legislative Update: Special Session Brings Section 179 Conformity to Farmers

By Amanda Bilek, senior public policy director for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) along with our agricultural and business partners have been strong advocates for full conformity on Section 179....Read More

October 22, 2020 @ 10:20 am

Impossible Foods Expanding, Calls Animal Ag “Most Destructive Technology on Earth”

Micheal Clements, NAFB News Service Impossible Foods is expanding its multifaceted technology platform, accelerating product development, and plans to double its research and development team’s size over the next 12 months. Based in California’s Silicon...Read More

October 21, 2020 @ 10:58 am

U.S. Winter Outlook: Cooler North, Warmer South

Micheal Clements, NAFB News Service Expect a dry, warm winter in the south, and cooler, wetter, conditions in the North, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA last week released its U.S. Winter...Read More

October 21, 2020 @ 10:56 am

Governor Walz Authorizes State Disaster Assistance for Wilkin County

Office of MN Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz Monday authorized emergency assistance for Wilkin County for damage sustained from a series of severe thunderstorms with...Read More

October 21, 2020 @ 10:40 am

Grants Support Ethanol Industry Safety Education

Micheal Clements, NAFB News Service $75,000 in grants awarded to the Renewable Fuels Association will promote safety education through on-site seminars and internet webinars. Both grants were received via the association’s work with a voluntary...Read More