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Fighting Hunger
Published November 12, 2021
The Minnesota Pork Board has donated 6,000 pounds of ground pork to Second Harvest Heartland. That’s the largest hunger relief organization in the Upper Midwest. The two Minnesota-based organizations have been working together to provide hunger relief for more than…Redistricting Bill Signed in ND
Published November 12, 2021
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has signed the legislative redistricting bill. With the new plan, each district will have about 16,500 residents. That is 2,000 more people than in the last ten years.Biotech Wheat a Concern to Brazilian Millers
Published November 12, 2021
Brazil has approved imports of flour from Argentina that is made with biotech wheat. The Brazilian wheat milling organization is upset and asking for a government review. Market analysts are saying a consumer backlash in South America could result in…South American Weather is Key
Published November 11, 2021
Zaner Ag Hedge Chief Marketing Strategist Ted Seifried is expecting a sideways to firmer trade going into the end of 2021 with South American weather coming to the forefront. "There's a very strong chance of a La Nina for South…No Big Winner in 2022 Acreage Battle Yet
Published November 11, 2021
Minneapolis wheat led the grain market higher this week. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn thinks spring wheat is trying to secure acres. "We're trying to decipher what we'll have for acres with fertilizer prices as high…U.S. Corn Yields May Show More Decline in Future Reports
Published November 11, 2021
The USDA lowered the average soybean yield and raised the corn yield in the November Supply and Demand report. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo expects corn yields to come down in future reports. "Five states including Michigan,…ACE Promotes Muckenhirn to VP of Public Affairs
Published November 11, 2021
American Coaliton for Ethanol Communications Director Katie Muckenhirn has taken on the new role for the organization as the vice president of public affairs. Muckenhirn will continue to manage ACE's media relations, but will also participate in public policy and…Dot’s Pretzels Sold for $1.2 Billion
Published November 11, 2021
Hershey has purchased Velva, North Dakota-based Dot's Pretzels and Pretzels Inc., an Indiana-based manufacturer of Dot’s Pretzels that operates three plants. The $1.2 billion deal is expected to close later this year. Dorothy Henke made her first batch of Dot’s…Northern Soy Marketing Announces Staff Promotion
Published November 11, 2021
Katelyn Engquist is the new market development program manager for Northern Soy Marketing. Engquist takes on this role after serving as a communications specialist for NSM and Ag Management Solutions, which oversees NSM's daily operations. Northern Soy Marketing advocates for…