The AGRI Livestock Investment Grant encourages long-term industry development for Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers by helping them improve, update, and modernize their livestock operation infrastructure and equipment.
Red crown rot of soybean found in Minnesota for the first time
Source: Minnesota Soybean
Red crown rot (RCR) has been confirmed for the first time in southwestern Minnesota, according to Dr. Dean Malvick, plant pathologist at the University of Minnesota.
France battles new wave of cattle disease outbreaks
Source: Reuters
France is struggling to contain a surge in cases of lumpy skin disease in cattle with a new outbreak found near the Spanish border, as the highly contagious virus sweeps across Western Europe for the first time.
Government Shutdown’s Impact on Ag Grows as Trade Trouble Pressures Grain Prices, Dairy Market Access
Source: RFD-TV
The government shutdown started 19 days ago, and the impact on agriculture is beginning to cascade on producers across the sector -- from the ongoing disputes over trade with China to halted relief payments promised to struggling producers that will not be delivered until the shutdown ends.
Upcoming Webinar - Immigration Update for Employers: ICE Enforcement and Visa Program Changes
Source: Michael Best
The Trump Administration continues to increase immigration enforcement nationwide, with recent worksite arrests highlighting the need for careful planning and preparation. Join us as we discuss the latest on ICE raids, Form I-9 audits, and other enforcement efforts, as well as employment authorization best practices and government visitor protocol recommendations.