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Potato Industry ‘In a Good Place’
Published February 21, 2024
Larimore, North Dakota farmer Casey Hoverson is the new president of the Northland Potato Growers Association. Outgoing President Peter Imle said the industry is in a good place. "There are always challenges as you'd expect with specialty crops, but the overall…So Many Questions
Published February 21, 2024
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper touted the success seen in the ethanol industry in recent years. Speaking at the National Ethanol Conference, Cooper also warned the industry is facing numerous questions over the balance of the year. "Will…Vilsack ‘Confident’ About SAF Modeling
Published February 21, 2024
The biofuels business needs the Biden Administration to support the so-called GREET model to be eligible for tax credits to produce sustainable aviation fuel. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack offered encouraging news during the National Ethanol Conference in San Diego. "I…Sustainable Ag Coalition Supports Conservation, Crop Insurance Changes
Published February 21, 2024
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition is out with a new farm policy report. The report said over 60 percent of farm program payments went to farmers in ten states, including North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota. Policy recommendations include means…Soybean Sector’s Carbon Footprint Shrinks
Published February 21, 2024
The United Soybean Board and National Oilseed Processors Association have released a new Life Cycle Assessment of the U.S. soybean industry. The study found the soybean industry’s carbon footprint declined significantly from 2015-to-2021. That includes a 19 percent decline for…Amping Up Cybersecurity at U.S. Ports
Published February 21, 2024
The Biden Administration is taking steps to prevent cyber attacks on U.S. ports. There’s mandatory reporting of all cyber incidents for all ships and facilities. The Coast Guard is adopting new cybersecurity measures for the nearly 80 percent of the…Warm Winter Impact on Migration and HPAI
Published February 20, 2024
The last confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Minnesota was found in October. State Veterinarian Dr. Brian Hoefs told the Minnesota Senate Ag Committee the Board of Animal Health is still ready for any outbreak that may occur…CropLife America Selects New President/CEO
Published February 20, 2024
CropLife America has named Alexandra Dunn as its new president and chief executive officer. Most recently, Dunn was with the Baker Botts LLP international law firm where she worked on pesticide issues, water quality and environmental justice. From 2019-to-2021, Dunn…MOU Signed Between U.S., Canada, Mexico Meat Sectors
Published February 20, 2024
The North American Meat Institute, which is the largest trade organization for U.S. meatpackers, has signed a memorandum of understanding with its counterparts in Mexico and Canada to improve trade. The groups agreed to work together to address foreign animal…