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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 Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights, pointed out increased input costs do not translate to incr...

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 states have a long history of working together to meet the demands of our consumers,” Montana Spea...

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 of Great Lakes yellow perch in 2015 was about $10 per pound. Now, its selling for about $15. “It�...

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.