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New I-9 form available now: must switch by April 30
On January 31, the U.S. Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) added a new I-9 via the Federal Register. Minnesota Milk encourages all dairies to begin using the new form immediately, as the current form may only be used until April 30, 2020.
Read More5,000 fewer Minnesota dairy cows, 30,000 fewer heifers
The January 31 USDA biannual cattle report showed another drop in both Minnesota and U.S. cow numbers.
Read MoreManure: Waste or Valuable Agricultural Resource?
Stories about manure often illustrate two opposing sentiments. Is manure a “Waste” that pollutes our water resources and creates undesirable nuisances for communities?
Read MoreAg Day with the Minnesota Wild
Join the Minnesota FFA Foundation for Ag Day at the Minnesota Wild. The ticket pack includes admission to a pregame on-ice photo (3:30 PM), a Wild Branded Hat, a $5 donation to MN FFA Foundation, and a chance to win raffle prizes.
Read MoreMDA Issues Updated Maps on Groundwater Protection Rule
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has issued updated maps that will help farmers across the state comply with the Groundwater Protection Rule.
Read MoreWill $20 Milk Derail Federal Orders Reform?
From Hoard’s Dairyman: Much attention has been given to improving milk prices witnessed during the final months of 2019, along with the forecast for sustaining these much welcomed higher dairy prices into 2020.
Read MoreMN Milk Testifies at House Ag Division Hearing on Climate
On Monday, January 27, Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom represented Minnesota Milk as he testified to the House Ag Division during a hearing on climate in agriculture.
Read MoreWalz Proposes $2 Billion in Bonding
From Session Daily: Titled the “Local Jobs and Projects Plan,” the money would be allocated as follows:
Read More2019 Minnesota Milk Scholarships Awarded
The generosity of our members, along with funds raised during the Minnesota Milk Dairy Conference and Expo, has allowed Minnesota Milk to award $10,000 in scholarships this year to students within the dairy community. Since 2006, Minnesota Milk has awarded over $93,000.
Read MoreInsider Newsletter – December 2019
Inside this issue: Expo Recap and Award Winners; MMPA Banner Year; Annual Report
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