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Ag sector looks to address Minnesota’s deer problem

Friday, August 23

Minnesota livestock groups are working with the DNR to address deer depredation. State Cattlemen’s Association president Jake Thompson says deer are eating crops. “To the point where you have areas, fields that are, APH’s (average production history) are starting to drop just because they... Read More.

Study shows Indiana’s ag sector contributes nearly $70 billion to the state’s economy

Wednesday, July 24

A recent study from AgriNovus Indiana shows the agbioscience sector contributes $69.6 billion to the state’s economy. But, CEO Mitch Frazier, says there is still opportunity for growth. “Looking at those forces of change that could affect the future and then working backward to say... Read More.

Ag sector impacted by recent SCOTUS decision

Wednesday, July 3

The deputy legal counsel with the American Farm Bureau Federation says the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to no longer abide by the chevron deference is starting to impact the ag sector. The doctrine, used for 40 years, instructs courts to defer to a federal... Read More.

High input costs a challenge in cattle sector

Wednesday, June 12

The president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says high input costs continue to challenge cattle producers. Chuck Miller tells Brownfield while cattle prices are relatively high, input costs have followed. “We want to try and navigate that so we can make profits that make us... Read More.