Ag Business Articles
Transition in the Organic Sector
Published July 22, 2022
Albert Lea Seed House has acquired Blue River Organic Seed from the Farmers Business Network. Blue River Organic Seed markets corn, silage corn, soybeans, alfalfa, forages and sorghum. Albert Lea Seed House sells conventional non-GMO and organic seed products under…Blockade for Port of Oakland
Published July 22, 2022
A key hub for U.S. agricultural trade has been shut down with independent truckers blocking traffic at the Port of Oakland. The truckers are protesting California’s new labor law called AB5. Protesters are saying AB5 threatens their ability to do…Goehring Questions EPA Atrazine Plans
Published July 22, 2022
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is upset with EPA’s proposal to restrict the use of atrazine. In a statement, Goehring said EPA appears to be “ignoring its own science” as it considers plans to restrict or ban safely-used products.…Oversight Sought for Gates Farmland Purchase
Published July 21, 2022
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson wants Microsoft founder Bill Gates to testify before the House Agriculture Committee. Gates is the largest owner of farmland nationwide and made headlines with a recent purchase of 2,000 acres of North Dakota farmland from…MPCA Publishes Draft Assessment of Epitome Energy Project
Published July 19, 2022
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency released the draft Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the proposed Epitome Energy soybean processing plant in Crookston, Minnesota. The project impacts two wetlands on the site, but no public surface waters are near. The assessment says…Crop Scouts to Evaluate HRSW Crop
Published July 19, 2022
The Wheat Quality Council’s Spring Wheat Tour will cover routes in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. While crop scouts will survey crop conditions, WQC Executive Director Dave Green sees the tour as an educational experience for tour participants. "We…Sahr to Succeed Boyko at East River Electric
Published July 19, 2022
East River Electric Power Cooperative, based in Madison, South Dakota, named Bob Sahr as its new general manager and CEO. Sahr replaces Tom Boyko who announced his retirement in March. Sahr has been East River Electric's general counsel since 2006.40 Square Hires Executive Director
Published July 19, 2022
40 Square Cooperative Solutions named Amanda Beavens as its new executive director. Beavens has more than 20 years of experience managing senior care facilities throughout south-central Minnesota.ND Carbon Capture and Storage Project Online
Published July 18, 2022
Carbon storage operations at the Red Trail Energy ethanol plant at Richardton, North Dakota has started. This project allows CO2 to be stored deep underground and is the first of its kind to operate under state-led regulatory authority for carbon…