CONGRESS: From Minnesota Corn via Instagram, VERBATIM: “ICYMI: MCGA appreciates the tireless work of congressional agriculture committee leadership and members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation to ensure the economic and disaster relief was maintained in the continuing resolution.” POST: https://fluence-media.co/3BVcrsT (SPONSORED: Minnesota Corn Growers Association)
FRIDAY: From Mark Dorenkamp via Brownfield, VERBATIM: “An extension ag economist suggests Friday’s supply and demand report from USDA could be positive for corn and soybean prices. Chad Hart is with Iowa State University.” HART: “I’m leaning more towards the upside than the downside just because when we look at usage, the weekly numbers have been supportive of that. When we look at the weather issues that we’ve been seeing, that’s somewhat supportive of moving prices a little higher here.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4a6OCLx
WEATHER: Via Associated Press, VERBATIM: “A nasty dose of winter weather has pummeled much of the U.S. from Kansas to the East Coast, leaving many Americans to dig out of the blizzard — including farmers. And more is on the way, with the polar air expected to continue to grip some places until at least Friday. Farmers always watch the weather, but depending on where they're located and what they produce, winter always presents mental challenges for growers, said Carolyn Olson, an organic farmer in southwestern Minnesota who is also vice president of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/40ntygm
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FARM BILL: From Mark Dorenkamp via Brownfield, VERBATIM: “The Ranking Member of the Senate Ag Committee is not concerned the farm bill will become an afterthought in the new Congress. Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar tells Brownfield the aid package passed during the Lame Duck will help farmers through difficult financial times.” KLOBUCHAR: “I think the farm bill is going to be at the forefront because of the challenges we have. You still have avian flu out there and animal diseases, and I think that’s going to create a lot of pressure to get a farm bill done.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/3Pt1MZz
DAIRY: From Minnesota Department of Agriculture via X, VERBATIM: “Dairy producers are encouraged to consider heightened biosecurity measures such as those described in the Secure Milk Supply Plan.” TWEET: https://fluence-media.co/3BWswyF
MORE: Via SMS, biosecurity resources. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/3PoVLgG
AQUACULTURE: Via Seafood Source, VERBATIM: “The U.S. state of Minnesota recently released a draft of a new state aquaculture plan, drawing a wide array of public opinions that all agree the industry has potential in the state. Just how much potential, though, has been up for debate. The draft plan, commissioned by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and prepared by Portland, Maine, U.S.A.-based Steamboat Consulting, is the first of its kind since 1989 in the state, and outlines a strategy for effective investment in the future of Minnesota aquaculture.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4gKejUJ
DIESEL: From Mark Dorenkamp via Brownfield, VERBATIM: “A biofuel advocacy group is looking to maintain momentum for biodiesel and renewable diesel demand. Jeff Earl with Clean Fuels Alliance America says 2024 was a record year for the industry, and the groundwork is laid for future success.” EARL: “We’ve got some new states that are going to look at some renewable fuel policies, Wisconsin, Kansas, possibly even Virginia, are some of those. And a lot of these are conversations (and) relationships we’ve had for many years and folks are like ‘hey, why don’t we try something here.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4fGnWlS
RECYCLING: From agriculture commissioner Thom Petersen via X, VERBATIM: “Appreciated opportunity to tour the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy facility in Newport today, helpful to especially focus on food waste recycling efforts very impressive! 14% of Minnesota trash goes through facility.” PHOTO: https://fluence-media.co/4j4HSBR
BEANS: From Ann Bailey via Agweek, VERBATIM: “North Dakota and Minnesota dry bean farmers, dealers and industry representatives gave buyers a first-hand look at their product during a U.S. Dry Bean Council reverse trade mission held during the 2024 harvest. The reverse trade mission, held Sept. 9-12, was the first time the annual U.S. Dry Bean Council focused solely on North Dakota and Minnesota production regions.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4h4BLM4
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From morning take…
WOLVES: via Minnesota Reformer, VERBATIM: “The U.S. Fish & Wildlife service has denied two petitions from hunting advocacy groups to reduce federal protections for gray wolves. … The petitions asked the agency to recognize wolves in western Great Lakes states, including Minnesota, as a distinct subpopulation and delist them. … The hunters argued that wolf populations have surpassed initial recovery goals in the Great Lakes region. … The Fish & Wildlife Service disagreed, ruling that the petitions ‘do not present substantial scientific or commercial information indicating that the petitioned actions may be warranted.’” READ: https://fluence-media.co/40oSlko
FEEDLOTS: via an MPCA press release, VERBATIM: “The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today took another step forward in addressing nitrate pollution statewide by issuing updated water permits for about 1,000 large feedlot operations. These permits take effect when the current ones expire. … In conjunction with the updated permits, the MPCA is launching a new online nutrient management tool that will help feedlot operators plan manure and fertilizer applications. People who apply for the new permits will be required to use the tool.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/405YmRu
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SOYBEANS: From Mark Dorenkamp via Brownfield, VERBATIM: “A new tool for controlling soybean cyst nematode will be available to growers this year. Steve Sopher with crop protection company UPL says NIMAXXA will be the only triple-strain bionematicide on the market.” SOPHER: “It colonizes roots, it kills nematodes, it inhibits egg hatch, and the third component is a growth promoter that actually increases the efficiency of photosynthesis in the plant.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4gNlmvC
USDA: Via USDA, agency news releases since Monday’s ag take:
· GRANTS: “The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing a total of $14.4 million in grants and technical assistance through two separately funded projects to support urban agriculture and innovative production.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4fOsfvC
· COMMITTEES: “U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced the appointment or reappointment of 53 members to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees.” LISTS: https://fluence-media.co/40bwfQK
· COUNCIL: “Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 36 members to serve on the newly formed Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council, informally referred to as to the Growing Climate Solutions Act Advisory Council.” LIST: https://fluence-media.co/4fRkZz9
· MONUMENT: “Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack praised President Biden’s designation of a new national monument Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in Northern California. The designation protects Tribal ancestral homelands, historic and scientific treasures, rare flora and fauna, and underground aquifers at the headwaters of vital sources of water for communities in California.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4j5Bvyd
· NEXTGEN: “The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at 1890 land-grant universities to pursue career paths in food, agriculture, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines. The application deadline is March 1, 2025.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/406uh4q
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THIS WEEK: From Jim Maurice via WJON-Radio, VERBATIM: “Organic farmers from across Minnesota will be coming to St. Cloud this week for the annual Organic Conference. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson says they have 80 booths in the trade show. About 400 people have registered to attend.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/406v7y6
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