Ag Business Articles
Root Takes Role at MSCA and MBC
Published December 14, 2022
Kaitlyn Root is the new executive director of the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association and Beef Quality Assurance coordinator for the Minnesota Beef Council. Root is a Watkins, Minnesota native and a graduate of North Dakota State University. Most recently, Root…Making Weed Management Plans
Published December 14, 2022
This is the time of the year for budgeting and preparing for the upcoming growing season. UPL Strategic Marketing Manager James Coday also sees this as an important time to evaluate the weed control strategy. "When we think about weed control…Bean Processor Recognized for Trade Development
Published December 14, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is recognizing Bonanza Bean of Morris with the Governor’s International Trade Award. Bonanza Bean ships dry edible beans throughout the United States and ten countries worldwide. Thirty percent of its production is sold internationally.Mexico’s Proposed Ban on Biotech Corn Rebuked by Corn Leaders
Published December 14, 2022
National Corn Growers Association President Tom Haag and the presidents of 23 state corn grower groups are calling on the Biden Administration to address Mexico’s decision to block imports of biotech corn. The corn grower leaders want the issue on…BWSR Presents Award to Malone
Published December 14, 2022
The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources presented its Outstanding Soil and Water Conservation District Employee Award to Bryan Malone. Malone is the administrator of the Becker SWCD. Malone also serves as the host district manager for the Red…More Work Needed on Opioid Misuse
Published December 14, 2022
A new national poll determined 60 percent of adults in rural areas are more aware of the opioid crisis than they were five years ago. Forty-two percent of those surveyed said they someone who is or has been addicted to…Supply Chain Bill Introduced
Published December 14, 2022
Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio and California Democratic Representative Ro Khanna have introduced legislation demanding cabinet-level agencies identify weaknesses in the U.S. supply chain. USDA would be part of that process. The bill also calls for federal financing programs to…Fufeng Project Moves Forward
Published December 14, 2022
After a 45-day review, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States determined the proposed Fufeng project is not covered by its jurisdiction and will not be taking any further action. North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer told the Red…SD to Consider Restrictions on Foreign Land Investments
Published December 14, 2022
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is proposing legislation to restrict foreign purchases of farmland in the state. This plan creates a new state committee to investigate proposed purchases of agricultural land by foreign interests and recommend either approval or denial…