Ag Business Articles
Canola Minute
Published July 18, 2022
The Northern Canola Growers Association and NDSU Extension are partnering together for a canola field day. Hear more about the upcoming event in this week's Canola Minute.Celebrating 125 Years
Published July 18, 2022
Merchants Bank-Rugby is celebrating its 125th anniversary on Wednesday. The Red River Farm Network will join KZZJ-Rugby in a remote broadcast from Merchants Bank.Inflation Moves Higher
Published July 18, 2022
U.S. inflation continues to jump higher hitting levels not seen in 40 years. The U.S. Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index jumped 9.1 percent in June, up from 8.6 percent in May. June’s increase was led by an 11.2 percentage increase…Northern Crops Institute: Ancient Grains Conference
Published July 18, 2022
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting its first-ever Ancient Grains Conference on Wednesday at the Oliver Kelley Farm in Elk River, Minnesota. The conference will consider characteristics and utilization of ancient grains. There will be presentations on health and nutrition,…New York Times Reports on Fufeng Project
Published July 18, 2022
The New York Times put the proposed Fufeng corn processing plant in Grand Forks on the front page of its popular Sunday edition. The story highlights the economic impact of this project and the community backlash against its Chinese ownership.…HOS Regs Eased for Truckers Hauling Fuel
Published July 18, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued an emergency executive order, easing hours-of-service regulations for truckers hauling fuel. Walz said the measure will make sure gas and diesel fuel is more accessible and affordable for people across the state.Corn Congress Delegates Reject Reference Price Resolution
Published July 18, 2022
The Minnesota and South Dakota corn grower groups offered a resolution during the National Corn Growers Association’s Corn Congress to increase reference prices under the PLC and ARC programs. This proposal was designed to address rising production costs. However, Corn…Rail Strike Averted For Now
Published July 18, 2022
President Biden used his emergency powers to prevent 115,000 rail workers from going on strike this week. The railroad companies and labor unions have 30 days to come to terms on a new contract. If either side rejects that proposal,…Williston Research Extension Center Adds Weed Specialist
Published July 18, 2022
NDSU Extension has hired Charlemagne Lim as a weed specialist. Lim earned his doctorate at Montana State University. In his new role, Lim is based in Williston.