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Walz Signs Executive Order to Help MN Agriculture
/in Policy, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkGovernor Walz Issues Stay-at-Home Order
/in Policy, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkDisaster Designation Requested for 12 Minnesota Counties
/in Policy, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkA Secretarial disaster designation has been submitted for 12 northwest Minnesota counties. The request was sent to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue by Governor Tim Walz on Thursday. The letter asks for the federal assistance to help recover from recent weather events and agricultural losses. Last week, Governor Walz declared an emergency executive order that lifted restrictions for drivers hauling propane and liquid fuels.
Walz to Meet with NW MN Farmers to Discuss Harvest Delays
/in Crops, Policy, Weekly E-News /by Red River Farm NetworkMinnesota Governor Tim Walz and Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen will be in East Grand Forks Tuesday to get a first-hand look at the extreme harvest conditions faced by area farmers. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Walz said his administration is looking for ways to assist farmers. “It may be regulatory relief on hours-of-service to propane haulers to truck weights to a possible disaster declaration.” An assessment is being made regarding a federal disaster declaration.
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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