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Governor Walz Releases 2022-23 Biennium Budget
/in Policy, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkAn Exception for H-2A and B Workers with Visas
/in Policy, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkAssistance Available for MN Agriculture
/in Crops, Policy, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkPresident Trump Pledges Support for Agriculture
/in Policy, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkWalz Signs Executive Order to Help MN Agriculture
/in Policy, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkPresident Trump Signs $2 Trillion Stimulus Package
/in Policy, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkThe U.S. House approved a $2 trillion stimulus package on Friday that passed the Senate earlier in the week. Hours later, the package gained President Donald Trump’s signature, as coronavirus continues to spread in the U.S. The legislation stands as the largest emergency aid package in U.S. history, featuring $350 billion in Small Business Administration loans. It also includes $14 billion to replenish Commodity Credit Corporation funds and $9.5 billion in separate USDA funding to help ag producers impacted by COVID-19.
Dry Bean Scene
/in Policy, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkThe U.S. Department of State is temporarily waiving interviews for first-time and returning H-2 visa applications. This flexibility will allow farmers to use past workers or those already in the U.S. Learn more in the latest Dry Bean Scene from the Northarvest Bean Growers Association on the Red River Farm Network.
Governor Walz Issues Stay-at-Home Order
/in Policy, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkDry Bean Scene
/in Dry Bean Scene, Policy, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkAgriculture and food have been declared by the Department of Homeland Security as critical infrastructure during the coronavirus outbreak. This allows ag businesses to continue normal operations, despite restrictions to stop the spread of the virus. Learn more in the Dry Bean Scene on the Red River Farm Network, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
Northarvest Bean Grower – Our Mission:
NHBGA, growers representing growers through the check-off system, is North America’s largest supplier of quality dry beans. Working together to better the industry through promotion, research, market development, education of consumers and monitoring of governmental policy. Our future goals must be continued market exposure and careful monitoring of new ideas, consumer choices, and producer needs.
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