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  HURON, S.D. – Impacts of market consolidation on farmers and ranchers was the focus of Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar’s February 26 presentation to producers during the 2021 National Farmers Union Virtual Convention. “Farmers are paying a lot more, but not getting a lot more,” Klobuchar said. She shared that this is largely due to market consolidation – noting just two companies sell 80 percent of all corn seed. And the Chairwoman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competitio...

Conflicting language in bills, possible federal consequences concern Montana Meat Processors Colter Brown, Northern Ag NetworkFebruary 22, 2021Agriculture News HELENA, MT – House Bill 336 was introduced in the Montana House of Representatives in partnership with other states to create an Interstate Cooperative Meatpacking Compact. The purpose is to streamline interstate livestock commerce by removing state barriers and agreeing to meet federal regulations. “Montana and other ag producing ...

By Robert Kennedy Feb 18, 2021 3:36 AM APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Folks looking to enjoy perch during their traditional Lenten season will likely find some — but will have to pay a little extra for a plate on Friday nights. “When we do have Great Lakes perch its more expensive, but it is available.” Restaurants are dipping into funds, to make sure perch is on the menu. Mike Utech is the Manager of Appleton American Legion Club 38 Bar and Grill. He tells FOX 11 the average price ...

444 cases of Covid-19 were detected in food processing plants between January 11 and February 5, according to Minister McConalogue.

The department is working to roll out rapid antigen Covid-19 testing in food processors that wish to avail of this type of testing.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — Last spring, COVID-19 outbreaks tied to major meat processing...

We must do more to continue supporting our rural communities Written By: Sen. Amy Klobuchar | 10:55 pm, Feb. 5, 2021 × WORTHINGTON — The coronavirus pandemic has put a magnifying glass on some of the economic disparities that have long existed for rural Americans, highlighting why we need to make serious investments in these communities. And with a new year underway, I plan to dedicate a lot of time and attention to the unique risks facing rural Minnesotans and ensuring that rural ...

NCBA NCBAs Tanner Beymer (left) talked with Rep. Dusty Johnson (right) about his PRICE Act in October 2020. House bill allows state-inspected meat facilities to sell direct to consumer and still provide recall authority. Jake Feddes, owner of Montana-based Feddes Family Meats, gets 10-15 messages a week asking for his state-inspected small meat processing facility to ship across state lines. Although all of his facility’s standards meet or are greater than USDA stan...

In Minnesota, a growing interest in reviving the local butcher shop A surging demand has put a spotlight on a problem thats been developing for years in Minnesota: a shortage of the small meat processing operations that provide a key link between farmers and consumers. Now, as there’s growing interest in reviving the local butcher shop, years of scaling back have left the industry in Minnesota at a moment of rebuilding. Written By: Dan Gunderson / MPR News | 4:00 pm, Jan. ...

January 26, 2021 | 8:08 pm Font Size REUTERS THE GOVERNMENT should admit pork imports with zero tariffs on an emergency basis to ease the price increases for the commodity, the Philippine Association of Meat Processors, Inc. (PAMPI) said. According to a letter addressed to Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar, PAMPI President Felix O. Tiukinhoy, Jr. said removing tariffs on pork imports can be done on an emergency basis to address high pork prices and tight supply. Mr. Tiukinhoy said h...