AURI Update
In this update from the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, learn more about how AURI focuses on new uses for agricultural commodities.
Ag Business Articles
SD Corn Comments
Corn harvest conversations are part of this week’s Corn Comments, an update from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.
MN Corn Matters
In this week’s Minnesota Corn Growers Association Corn Matters, UMASH Center Director Bruce Alexander shares tips on farm safety and health.
Hogstad to Retire October 1
NorthStar Genetics CEO Dan Hogstad will retire at the end of the month. Hogstad has been in this role since the company was formed 23 years ago. "That fall we got our Roundup Ready license from Monsanto and that was…
NAES to Operate Grand Forks Ethanol Project
A company based in Washington State will operate and maintain the Red River Biorefinery in Grand Forks. The NAES Corporation has expertise in the power plant business. Wisconsin-based BioMass Solutions owns this proposed next-generation facility, which is designed to produce…
Local Ag Lenders Prepare for Farmer Meetings
Frandsen Bank and Trust Vice-President, Commercial and Agriculture Lender Brandon Heider, based in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, is preparing to review short-term cash flow with farmers. There could be difficult discussions ahead. Listen to this story.
New NCGA CEO’s Vision: Get Back to Basics
The National Corn Growers Association has new leadership. Recently named CEO Jon Doggett tells RRFN his vision for the future of the organization is getting back to the basics. "We need to do fewer programs and fewer activities, but do…
Kip Tom Nomination Advances
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved the nomination of Kip Tom as the U.S. representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture. Tom farms in Indiana and was a member of the Trump Agriculture Advisory Committee during…
From Bayer CropScience to Calyxt
The former president and CEO of Bayer CropScience will take over as the chief executive officer for Minneapolis-based Calyxt. Jim Blome’s first day on the job is October 1. Previously, Blome held executive positions at Valent and Agriliance. Calyst is…
Goehring Elected NASDA Vice President
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring was elected Vice President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. In a statement, Goehring said he is “looking forward to working alongside the team to set priorities and move important policies…
