Ag Business Articles
H-2A Reform
Published March 16, 2024
The House Agriculture Committee Ag Labor Working Group has made recommendations to streamline and expand access to H-2A visa program. This reform plan includes expanding H-2A to allow year-round workers. This measure has been sought, particularly by animal agriculture, for…Beet Stock Values
Published March 16, 2024
According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, there were no ACSC beet stock brokered sales last week. Is the trading season over? Menke said it’s hard to know. “The earliest we’ve ever been done trading shares was March 16.…PDCA Recognize Albert Lea, Faribault and Ellsworth Farms
Published March 16, 2024
During the Minnesota Purebred Cattle Association presented its Distinguished Breeder Award to three dairy farms. Holstein breeders Jon and Ann Larson of Larcrest Holsteins at Albert Lea were honored for their leadership. Bernie and Anne Manderfeld of Faribault are Milking…MHA Officer Team Installed
Published March 16, 2024
The Minnesota Holstein Association has elected its new executive committee. Darrel Rennich of Bruce, South Dakota will serve as president in the year ahead. Eric Sonnek of Foreston is vice president and Ashley Swenson of Nicollet is the finance chair.MN Soybean Checkoff Sees Unique Opportunity in Uzbekistan
Published March 16, 2024
The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council hosted a second trade trip to Uzbekistan to continue promoting Minnesota soybeans in overseas markets. "They're currently using about 300, 000 metric tons of soybean meal in the country, but they should be…Meritorious Service Award for Allebach
Published March 15, 2024
The National Farmers Union Meritorious Service Award was presented to three individuals, including Rodney Allebach of Minnesota. Allebach dedicated his career to the Minnesota Farmers Union Agency, serving as an insurance agent for eight years, district director for 20 years…Influencing the Next Generation
Published March 15, 2024
Mission, South Dakota rancher Chaz Blotzky is a member of the National Farmers Union Senior Advisory Council. "The important part of being part of SAC is I get to help the education director and work at on the state camps and…Gerding Joins LCS
Published March 15, 2024
Troy Gerding is the new regional commercial manager for Limagrain Cereal Seeds. Gerding is based in Fargo and previously worked for Meridian Seeds.GPI Adds EVP
Published March 15, 2024
Starting April 1, Louise Miltich will join Great Plains Institute as its first executive vice president. Miltich is now the assistant commissioner of regulatory affairs in the Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Resource Division. The new role serves GPI’s focus…