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ND Farmer Selected for FCIC Board

Published Yesterday

Wimbledon, North Dakota farmer Michael Clemens is one of four farmers selected to serve on the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation board. The FCIC board oversees the federal crop insurance program, approves new policies or changes to existing insurance programs. Clemens…
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2Q Gains for Deere

Published Yesterday

Deere and Company had second quarter net income of $1.2 billion. That’s up from $808 million in the same quarter last year. Year-to-date, equipment sales in the U.S. and Canada are up 26 percent.
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AURI Update

Published May 18, 2018

In this update from the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, learn more about the Ag Innovation Partnership Program. Proposals are now being accepted.
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1Q Income Rises for Raven Industries

Published May 18, 2018

Sioux Falls-based Raven Industries is reporting net income of $22 million for the first quarter. That compares to just over $12.3 million one year ago. The applied technology division, which includes the precision agriculture business, had strong growth despite low…
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NFU Urges USDA Response to Farmer Stress

Published May 16, 2018

The National Farmers Union is urging USDA to proactively address farmer and rancher stress. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, NFU President Roger Johnson urged the Department to “develop a response to the farm suicide crisis.” Johnson noted…
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AEM Reports Sluggish Equipment Sales

Published May 16, 2018

The latest report from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers shows increased combine sales. U.S. retail sales of combines increased nearly 59 percent last month, compared to April of 2017. However, total tractor sales in the U.S. rose less than one…
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Bayer-Calyxt Settle Lawsuit

Published May 16, 2018

Bayer CropScience has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by Calyxt. Under this agreement, the 2013 licensing agreement is terminated. Bayer will also destroy any technology or information covered by the license agreement. The two companies were working to develop…
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Wood Moves to IDFA

Published May 15, 2018

Bailey Wood is the new vice president of communications, public relations and marketing for the International Dairy Foods Association. Since 2014, Wood has been vice president of communications for the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association.
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