Ag Business Articles
SD Hauling Restrictions Eased for Delayed Planting
Published May 25, 2022
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order Monday, easing restrictions on moving farm equipment during the delayed planting season. Over-width farm equipment, planters and applicators can move on highways two hours before sunrise and two hours after sunset.…Finstad, Ettinger Win First District Primary Races
Published May 25, 2022
Brad Finstad and Jeff Ettinger will be on the ballot in the August 9th special election in Minnesota’s First District. Finstad is the former state director of USDA’s Rural Development program and won the Republican primary by less than 400…Chinese Veg Oil Consumption Declines
Published May 25, 2022
The two-month shutdown of Shanghai due to the pandemic is having a significant impact on the vegetable oil market. The National Grains and Oils Information Center says China’s demand for all edible oils is down 8.5 percent from one year…Adams Named Exporter of the Year
Published May 25, 2022
Adams Family Farm is North Dakota’s Exporter of the Year. The Grand Forks-based farm has success with niche markets, like dry edible beans, in international markets. The Rural Export Center in Fargo received the Service to Exporter Award and WCCO…Polish Ports at Capacity
Published May 25, 2022
Due to the war, Ukraine is blocked from its Black Sea ports and rerouting grain exports through Poland. However, the company that operates the dry bulk terminals in Poland says its ports are already at full capacity. OT Logistics is…Farm Co-ops Seen as an Option for Broadband
Published May 25, 2022
A new report from CoBank argues agricultural cooperatives are in an ideal position to deliver high-speed broadband to farmers. This move could create a new revenue source for farm supply co-ops and help offset the volatile crop input business. CoBank’s…Amicus Brief Filed in Glyphosate Case
Published May 24, 2022
A coalition of 54 agricultural groups is calling on President Biden to withdraw a recent friend-of-the-court brief submitted to Supreme Court. The U.S. Solicitor General advised the court against taking up a case dealing with pesticide labels. The high court…NGFA Welcomes STB Proposal
Published May 24, 2022
The National Grain and Feed Association is praising the Surface Transportation Board for its proposal to address rail service issues. The STB is seeking a faster process to handle service emergencies. The issue came to light this year when railroads…Daubenberger to Lead MnDOT
Published May 24, 2022
Governor Tim Walz appointed Nancy Daubenberger to serve as the commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Daubenberger has worked for MnDOT for 22 years, including stepping in since the departure of former Commissioner Margaret Anderson Kelliher.