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Stay Vigilant: New Corporate Transparency Law Impacts Farmers
Published January 30, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Law was passed in 2021 and is now in full effect. National Ag Law Center Senior Staff Attorney Elizabeth Rumley explains that businesses must now report Beneficial Ownership Information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network or FinCEN.…MN Pork Board Names ’24 Award Recipients
Published January 30, 2024
The Minnesota Pork Board will be honoring its former executive director Dave Preisler with its Distinguished Service Award. During the Minnesota Pork Congress, Jay Moore of New Fashion Pork will be recognized as the Environmental Steward of the Year. Aaron…Deere and Corteva to Provide Customized Agronomic Solutions
Published January 30, 2024
Corteva AgriScience and John Deere have announced a partnership that combines the digital and onboard capabilities of John Deere with the agronomic expertise of Corteva. Farmers will be able to have access to Corteva’s agronomic recommendations through the John Deere…Bayer Receives Approval for New Vios FX Herbicide
Published January 30, 2024
The EPA has given its approval for Vios FX. This cereal herbicide from Bayer combines Group 2 and Group 4 active ingredients. It provides control of tough weeds, including Group 1 resistant wild oats, foxtail and kochia. While Huskie Complete…New LiDAR Data Rolled Out
Published January 30, 2024
The Red River Watershed Management Board has announced the availability of LiDAR data. Executive Director Rob Sip says this is the first update since 2009. "One major use of this data in the Red River Valley would be for farmers and…Movement Out of Port of Duluth-Superior Up in ’23
Published January 30, 2024
The 2023 navigation season for the Port of Duluth-Superior finished the season up 4.5 percent year over year. Duluth Seaway Port Authority Executive Director Deb DeLuca says the Port posted tonnage increases in eight categories including a 22.5 percent increase…Offut Named to Farm Equipment Dealer Hall of Fame
Published January 30, 2024
Ron Offutt is part of Farm Equipment Magazine’s inaugural Dealer Hall of Fame. Offutt is the founder and chairman emeritus of RDO Equipment, based in Fargo. As reported previously, David Meyer and Peter Christianson of Titan Equipment are also being…Brazil Beans Heading to the U.S.
Published January 30, 2024
According to Agricensus, three cargoes of Brazilian soybeans were sold to a U.S. soybean crusher on the East Coast. These shipments are expected to be delivered in late February. East Coast end-users have purchased Brazilian soybeans in the past, but…NPGA Announces Award Honorees
Published January 30, 2024
The National Potato Growers Association will be presenting its Meritorious Service Grower Award to Brad Nilson of Hoople, North Dakota. The Meritorious Service Industry Award will go to Valley Potato Grower General Manager Todd Phelps. The awards will be presented…