Ag Business Articles
Backgrounder: CGB and MnSP
Published December 23, 2021
The Casselton project is a joint venture between CGB Enterprises and Minnesota Soybean Processors. CGB is headquartered near the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana and has a wholly-owned subsidiary, Consolidated Grain and Barge, based at Savage, Minnesota. The company has…Bidn Offers Upbeat Supply Chain Assessment
Published December 23, 2021
In a meeting with his supply chain task force, President Joe Biden said a historic amount of goods is moving through the ports. "After working with our administration, the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have nearly cut in…Investing in Autonomous Agriculture
Published December 23, 2021
The State of North Dakota wants to be a global leader in autonomous agriculture. To attract businesses in this universe, the North Dakota Commerce Department is offering grants up to $10 million for companies to create an innovation facility and…ND Soybean Processors to Build the Casselton Soy Crush Plant
Published December 22, 2021
The Minnesota Soybean Processors will be working with CGB Enterprises to build the new soybean processing plant near Casselton, North Dakota. The joint venture will be known as the North Dakota Soybean Processors. The Casselton facility is expected to crush…Would You Like Fries With That?
Published December 22, 2021
Rather than medium or large-sized French fries, McDonald’s customers in Japan are being limited to the small fries. Potato shipments have been delayed due to supply chain disruptions. Rather than depending on ocean freight solely, McDonald’s Japan is now going…Wetland Mitigation Funds Awarded in North Dakota
Published December 22, 2021
USDA has awarded nearly $5 million in grant funds for the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program. With this program, farmers fulfills wetland conservation regulations by allowing for off-site mitigation with the purchase of credits from wetland banks. The biggest award, which…Clear Labeling Necessary for Lab-Grown Protein
Published December 22, 2021
In a year-end recap of the issues impacting the beef industry, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association discussed alternative proteins. "NCBA policy is very clear on this issue," said Danielle Beck, Director of Government Affairs. "Regardless if we're talking about a…NPPGA’s Kreis Transitioning to Part Time in 2022
Published December 22, 2021
Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Marketing and Communications Specialist Ted Kreis will be retiring from full time work at the end of the year. Kreis will be working remotely on a part-time basis, continuing to write the association newsletter and…Dry Bean Scene
Published December 22, 2021
Even with dry conditions, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell says the dry bean crop was challenged by disease. Markell will be part of the NDSU Dry Bean Production Workshop January 6 in Portland, North Dakota. The Dry Bean Scene…