Ag Business Articles
‘Right to Repair’
Published August 6, 2021
Last month, President Biden issued an executive order that gives farmers the right to repair their own equipment. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap says farmers need to be productive and should be able to work on their own…HOS Regulations Lifted to Address MN Fuel Shortage
Published August 6, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued an executive order to address fuel shortages across the state. Hours of service regulations for truckers hauling fuel have been lifted. Fuel terminals in East Grand Forks, Alexandria, Sauk Centre and four other sites…Gregory Begins New Job at ASTA
Published August 6, 2021
The American Seed Trade Association has hired a new manager of membership engagement. Most recently, Jordan Gregory was a policy specialist for the Texas Department of Agriculture.Until There is Trust, More Oversight Needed for Beef Supply Chain
Published August 5, 2021
In the words of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President-elect Don Schiefelbein, there are more cattle to be harvested than hooks to harvest them. With that imbalance, packers ration supply with lower prices at the cow-calf/feeder level. At the same time,…Minnesota Beef Update
Published August 4, 2021
The Minnesota Beef 'Top of the Class' program is made up of cattle men and women from across the state. Learn more about the program from Wadena cow/calf producer Emilee White in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Biofuels Offer Opportunity
Published August 4, 2021
During a Farmfest forum, American Soybean Association Chairman Bill Gordon highlighted the role ethanol, biodiesel and renewable diesel has on the marketplace. "To me, biofuels is one of the greatest opportunities we have right now to bridge the gap for…ASF Cases Quickly Multiply Across the DR
Published August 4, 2021
African Swine Fever has now spread to 14 of the 32 provinces in the Dominican Republic. Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO Dave Priesler said the DR and other Caribbean countries has had Classical Swine Fever for years, so the ASF…CHS Expands E15 Availability
Published August 3, 2021
Beginning this month, CHS is expanding access to E15 ethanol blends through 19 additional fuel terminals. That includes Magellan and Nustar terminals in Jamestown, Fargo, Grand Forks, Alexandria, Mankato, Rochester and Minneapolis. CHS is the only refiner in the country…U.S. Durum Miller Sold
Published August 3, 2021
A subsidiary of Richardson International has closed on its deal to purchase the largest durum miller in North America. Richards Oilseed Holdings has met all regulatory hurdles for the acquisition of Italgrani USA. The deal includes storage and crop input…