Ag Business Articles
Protect the Farm Safety Net
Published April 21, 2022
Minnesota farm industry leaders want crop insurance protected in the next farm bill. They also oppose tying conservation program participation to crop insurance benefits. These farm bill priorities were highlighted in a meeting with Minnesota Senator Tina Smith at the…Advancing Ag Innovations to Support Food Security, Climate and Environment
Published April 20, 2022
BASF plans to introduce new innovations across all business areas over the next decade, ranging from traits to digital farming. Its ten-year outlook puts a focus on productivity and sustainability. The pipeline for new products includes a new Nematode Resistant…USDA Launches Rural Partners Network
Published April 20, 2022
The USDA has a new program called the Rural Partners Network. The program will help rural communities get access to government resources. According to Senior Administration Officials, there will be on-the-ground staff to help communities navigate finding the right federal…French Selected for CFI Job
Published April 20, 2022
Mickie French is the new executive director of the Center for Food Integrity. French succeeds Terry Fleck, who is retiring. French has extensive experience in the food industry, including Tate & Lyle to the Indiana Soybean Alliance.Ex-EPA Chief Seeks Senate Seat
Published April 20, 2022
Former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt wants to be Oklahoma’s next senator. Pruitt is one of 14 Republicans seeking the nomination. Pruitt resigned as President Trump’s EPA administrator in 2018 when faced with allegations of ethics violations.UMC Professor Recognized
Published April 20, 2022
University of Minnesota-Crookston professor Harouna Maiga has received the Horace T. Morse-Minnesota Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education. Maiga is part of the agriculture department, specializing in equine sciences and agricultural education.Biden Reverses Trump Environmental Regs
Published April 20, 2022
The Biden administration is reinstating a series of environmental regulations that were changed during the Trump presidency. In 2020, the process for environmental reviews was streamlined. The Biden team said the restoration of these environmental safeguards will provide regulatory certainty.…MBOAH Elects New Officers
Published April 19, 2022
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health has elected Erica Sawatzke as its president and Dr. Peggy Anne Hawkins as vice president. Sawatzke is a turkey grower from Kensington. Hawkins is a veterinarian and is based in Northfield.Clarification
Published April 19, 2022
U.S. Sugar Corporation, American Crystal Sugar Company, Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative and Wyoming Sugar Company are members of a marketing cooperative called United Sugars.