Ag Business Articles
MOU Signed Between U.S., Canada, Mexico Meat Sectors
Published February 20, 2024
The North American Meat Institute, which is the largest trade organization for U.S. meatpackers, has signed a memorandum of understanding with its counterparts in Mexico and Canada to improve trade. The groups agreed to work together to address foreign animal…RRV Beet Industry Remains Strong
Published February 20, 2024
According to VERAX Commodities Vice President of Sales and Marketing Pedro Figueroa, the sugar cooperatives in the Red River Valley have continued to invest in facilities. Figueroa cites the region's dependence on sugarbeet production compared to other parts of the…Mexican Demand for Sugar Buffers Record U.S. Supply
Published February 20, 2024
Domestic sugar supplies are at record levels. CSC Sugar Market Strategist Chris Bergin credits the large beet crop that was harvested this past fall. "However, if we take into account beginning stocks, it's not the largest quantity of total available beet…Estate Planning Takes on Greater Significance
Published February 20, 2024
The Census of Agriculture reaffirmed the trend toward larger farms. Farmers National Company Senior Vice President Matt Gunderson says the Census is generating a lot of discussion. "It's creating a conversation within production agriculture and internally in terms of what does…Farm and Food Book Week
Published February 19, 2024
This is Minnesota Ag in the Classroom Farm and Food Book Week. Guests are reading to classrooms throughout the state over a Zoom platform. In addition, the MAITC staff is facilitating a question-and-answer session. On Thursday, Red River Farm Network…Ag Outlook Forum Reviews Prop 12
Published February 19, 2024
California’s Prop 12 has now been fully implemented for a month and a half. This initiative bans the sale of pork in California from farms anywhere that confine pregnant sows in gestation stalls. The rule was designed to protect the…Demand for U.S. Ethanol Seen Around the World
Published February 19, 2024
During the U.S. Grains Council Winter Meeting in Guatemala, Chairman Brent Boydson recognized Japan as a growing market for U.S. ethanol. Citing a joint officer trade mission to Japan, Boydson said "Japan is looking at moving to a higher standard…2,4-D Resistant Waterhemp Likely in IA
Published February 19, 2024
Corteva has reported the discovery of a suspected 2,4-D resistant waterhemp population in north-central Iowa. A Corteva employee collected two samples of waterhemp seed , one from plants in the field and one from plants growing in the ditch next…USDA & Cargill Settle Packers and Stockyards Case
Published February 19, 2024
USDA and Cargill Meat Solutions have reached a settlement agreement on a violation of the Packers and Stockyards Act that occurred in March of 2022. Cargill self-reported that its beef grading cameras were installed incorrectly, resulting in inaccurate yield grades…