Ag Business Articles
Dairy Industry Waiting for USMCA Action
Published January 20, 2020
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement later this week. Mexico has already signed off on the deal, but it still needs to be ratified in Canada. U.S. Dairy Export Council President and CEO Tom Vilsack says…Burgum Waives HOS Rules for 30 Days
Published January 20, 2020
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is waiving the hours-of-service requirements for commercial vehicles hauling livestock and hay supplies. The ongoing hay shortage has forced North Dakota ranchers to purchase supplemental hay supplies from other states or move livestock to areas…Upgrades Planned for Great Minnesota Get-Together
Published January 20, 2020
The Minnesota State Fair board of managers has approved nearly $10 million in upgrades for 2020. Improvements are planned for every building within the State Fair livestock complex. At the Minnesota State Agricultural Society annual meeting, Ron Oleheiser of Grand…Trump Has Support in Farm Journal Poll
Published January 20, 2020
According to Farm Journal, President Trump’s approval rating in farm country is at its highest level ever. The monthly survey found 83 percent of farmers and ranchers support the president’s job performance. This poll coincides with trade policy wins with…Trade Agenda Moves to the EU
Published January 20, 2020
The European Union appears to be next on the Trump Administration’s trade agenda. Trump and U.S. Trade Ambassador Robert Lighthizer plan to meet with key EU officials during this week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. EU Trade Commissioner Phil…ND Grain Dealers Association Meets in Fargo
Published January 20, 2020
The North Dakota Grain Dealers Association is meeting in Fargo this week for their 108th convention. Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says the group will discuss trade and tariffs, weather and grain quality issues, and the state grain licensing program.…Canadian Firms Partner on High Protein Canola
Published January 20, 2020
Four companies are working together on the first commercial breeding program that is focused on improving protein quality in canola. This $27 million hybrid canola program is being developed in Canada. The partners on the project are Corteva Agriscience, Bunge,…SD Corn Comments
Published January 20, 2020
The 2020 South Dakota Corn Growers annual conference was postponed due to the weather, and a new date is being decided upon. Hear more in Corn Comments, a production from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.National Potato Council Launches New Podcast
Published January 19, 2020
The National Potato Council launched a new podcast called ‘Eye on Potatoes’ during the Potato Expo in Las Vegas. The podcast highlights policy priorities and the latest issues affecting the potato industry. The podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts,…