Minnesota farmers still in dark at conclusion of Session

Minnesota farmers still in dark at conclusion of Session

Minnesota farmers remain in the dark on many pieces of legislation important to agriculture as the 2018 Legislative Session ends.

Minnesota Farmers Union director of government relations Thom Petersen says he’s not sure if Governor Dayton will sign the tax bill that includes Section 179 conformity, and he’s even less optimistic about the omnibus spending bill.

“That has money for farmer mental health, farm advocates, but (also) important $15 million for rural broadband. 

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