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Deere and Union Reach Agreement, Ratifaction Vote is Next
Published November 1, 2021
John Deere has reached a tentative agreement with union workers. The new agreement is for a six-year contract. Details of the agreement have not been released. The strike will continue until after the contract is ratified.Fall Crop Insurance Values Finalized
Published November 1, 2021
With the turn of the calendar, the fall insurance price discovery period is complete. The final reference price is $5.37 per bushel for corn and $12.30 per bushel for soybeans. That compares to a spring price of $4.58 per bushel…MPCA Commissioner Named
Published November 1, 2021
Governor Tim Walz has appointed Katrina Kessler to serve as the commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Most recently, Kessler was the assistant commissioner for water policy and agriculture. Before that, Kessler worked in water issues for the city…Ag Represented at UN Climate Summit
Published November 1, 2021
The Biden Administration has announced its strategy to reach a net-zero goal for greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The plan includes the use of clean energy to generate electricity. Regarding agriculture, the report promotes climate-smart farming practices. Agriculture Secretary Tom…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published November 1, 2021
Corn, spring wheat, canola and oats are higher to start the week. That puts more focus on the Northern Plains as farmers make acreage decisions for 2022. In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance…Container Fee Imposed to Ease Port Congestion
Published November 1, 2021
Beginning today, the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are implementing an emergency fee for shipping containers that aren’t moved quickly. A record number of container ships are waiting at anchor to load and unload which is adding to…Corteva Board Names New CEO
Published October 31, 2021
Chuck Magro has been appointed as Corteva’s chief executive officer. Magro suceeds Jim Collins, Jr., who announced plans to retire in June. Most recently, Magro was the CEO at Nutrien.Ag Chem Restrictions Would Hurt an Already-Stressed Supply Chain
Published October 31, 2021
The EPA is considering regulatory revisions for several herbicides. In a letter put together by the American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association and National Cotton Council, the plea was made to avoid additional registration or…Equipment is Parked for the Year
Published October 30, 2021
Most of the fall fieldwork is complete in the Roseau, Minnesota area. Richard Magnusson says crops were widely variable. "Crops were generally better than expected, but there were some pretty low expectations with as dry as it was." Magnusson has…