Ag Business Articles
An Outcome-Based Approach to Sustainability
Published December 16, 2022
CHS has released its annual sustainability report. According to CHS Chief Sustainability Officer Megan Rock, the cooperative is working on an outcome-based approach. "We're focusing on measurable change that can be implemented long term," said Rock. "When you look at…H-2A Visa Changes Sought
Published December 16, 2022
Colorado Senator Michael Bennett has introduced legislation to develop an agricultural visa system. The bill would revamp the H-2A visa program and give farm workers a path to permanent residency. At this point, there are no Republican co-sponsors for the…Land O’Lakes CEO Calls for Action on Workforce Bill
Published December 16, 2022
Land O’Lakes President and CEO Beth Ford is calling on the Senate to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act during the lame duck session. Ford said the country is at a tipping point and U.S. food security is threatened by…Oral Arguments Made in Chlorpyrifos Lawsuit
Published December 16, 2022
A coalition of 20 farm groups was represented in a federal appeals court Thursday, arguing against the EPA decision to revoke food tolerances for chlorpyrifos. The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association filed the original lawsuit. Sugarbeet, soybean, wheat and…‘Unsupported by Science’
Published December 16, 2022
A bipartisan group of senators is voicing concern about Mexico’s proposed ban on biotech corn imports. A letter to USDA and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative described Mexico’s action as “unsupported by science” and is a violation of…Award Winners Recognized at MASWCD Convention
Published December 16, 2022
The Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts honored Fultz Farms of Tracy is the Outstanding Conservationist of the Year. Mille Lacs SWCD was named the SWCD of the Year.New Leadership for MASWCD
Published December 16, 2022
Chuck Rau of Rice is the new president of the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Rau succeeds Paul Krabbenhoft of Moorhead. Clark Linbeek of Comfrey is the new vice president.Carbon Credibility with Cargill
Published December 15, 2022
Cargill is finishing up the second year of its Farm Facing Carbon Program. Cargill Sustainability Program Lead Clay Edwards says Minnesota is one of the top states enrolled in the carbon program. "I think a lot of farmers are aware…Fertilizer Outlook
Published December 15, 2022
CoBank lead industry analyst and strategist Ken Zuckerberg expects fertilizer prices to stay elevated through the first quarter of 2023, but next fall's prices will depend on European production. "Some of those fertilizers have come down recently, but the issue…