Minnesota Legislative Session Comes to a Close
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the legislature were able to avoid a government shutdown, passing a $52 billion budget for the biennium. For agriculture, the
July 2, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the legislature were able to avoid a government shutdown, passing a $52 billion budget for the biennium. For agriculture, the
USDA is estimating area planted for dry edible beans in 2021 at 1.51 million acres, down 13% from last year. Area harvested is forecast to
Dry bean product movement and trade activity remain light and defensive trade strategies continue as drought conditions persist through many growing region. Varying demand and
According to USDA’s Crop Progress Report, dry edible bean condition in North Dakota rated 38% very poor to poor and 16% good to excellent. Blooming
Minnesota farmers can now apply for assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to plan and implement voluntary conservation practices. This is part of
The Minnesota Legislature has until the end of the month to finalize the budget. The agriculture and transportation bills have passed both chambers and are