Ag Business Articles
An Important Step for Short-Stature Corn
Published June 8, 2023
USDA has determined Bayer’s short-stature corn can be safely grown and bred in the United States. The technology still needs approval from EPA and importing countries. This corn is generally one-third the size of current hybrids and is designed to…R.D. Offutt Farm Certified in MN Water Quality Program
Published June 7, 2023
R.D. Offutt’s Twin Rivers Seed Farm at Staples is the latest operation to be certified in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program. R.D. Offutt Farms President Keith McGovern says this program demonstrates RDO’s commitment to regenerative agriculture. "What are…Ag Teacher Ambassadors Selected
Published June 7, 2023
More than 70 ag education teachers have been selected as national teacher ambassadors for the FFA program. These teachers will receive intensive training in June and July and collaborate with educational resources. Ambassadors chosen from the RRFN region include two…Rada Takes New Leadership Role at MN FFA
Published June 7, 2023
The Minnesota FFA Association has named Dr. Lavyne Rada as its new executive director. Rada has been on the association’s staff since 2014 and most recently has been the interim executive director. Rada succeeds Juleah Tolosky who left in September…Doud to Succeed Mulhern at NMPF
Published June 7, 2023
The National Milk Producers Federation board of directors has unanimously voted to name Gregg Doud as its next president and CEO. Doud will succeed Jim Mulhern, who is retiring at the end of the year. Doud was the chief agricultural…Unemployment Causes Issues for Agriculture
Published June 7, 2023
At the Midwest Agriculture Summit in West Fargo, Kemmsies Group Managing Partner Dr. Walter Kemmsies said unemployment is a growing issue nationally and it has a great impact on agriculture. “The working age population growth has slowed. The U.S. Census…RMA Takes Input on PP Policies
Published June 7, 2023
The Risk Management Agency is seeking feedback to consider possible changes to prevented planting. "One is the harvest price option," said RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger. "Currently, with prevent plant the only price that is applicable is the spring price, but much…Worth Reelected
Published June 7, 2023
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth has been reelected for another year. The Lake Benton farmer is the first MSGA president to serve multiple two-year terms. Darin Johnson of Wells was reelected vice president. Rose Wendinger of St. James…Court Vacates Approvals for Bayer Phosphate Mine
Published June 7, 2023
A federal judge has overturned the approvals made by the Bureau of Land Management for a phosphate mine owned by Bayer in southeastern Idaho. The phosphate from this mine is used in the production of glyphosate. Bayer officials said the…