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Wippler Receives MCIA’s Highest Honor
Published January 30, 2024
The Minnesota Crop Improvement Association has presented its highest honor to Roger Wippler. Wippler, who recently retired as manager of MCIA Foundation Seed Services, received the Achievement in Crop Improvement Award. The Premier Seed Grower Award was given to Scott…Job Opportunities in Agriculture
Published January 30, 2024
Check out the Job Opportunities in Agriculture tab on the Red RIver Farm Network website. The Roseau County Farm Service Agency is hiring a full-time program technician. Applications are being accepted through February 12. Bayer is also seeking a field…A Minnesota-Morrocco Trade Connection
Published January 29, 2024
A Minnesota trade delegation is home after a six-day trade mission to Morrocco. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen said the Port of Duluth offers an opportunity to serve this growing market. "Last year, we sent three shipments of sugarbeet pulp to…POET-Summit Carbon Solutions Make Joint Announcement
Published January 29, 2024
POET is adding its 12 facilities in Iowa and five in South Dakota to the Summit Carbon Solutions carbon capture pipeline project. This will bring 4.7 million metric tons of CO2 each year to Summit’s carbon capture program. The POET’s…IATP Wants to Protect IRA Conservation Funds
Published January 29, 2024
The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy is asking Congress to leave the conservation funding from the Inflation Reduction Act within the farm bill. There have been proposals to take money from the IRA conservation funding to increase reference prices…Deal Made on Topline Budget Numbers
Published January 29, 2024
Congressional leaders have an agreement on each of the 12 appropriations bills, including the spending bill for USDA. Committee leadership will now take those topline numbers and iron out the detailed spending level for each part of the farm bill.…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published January 29, 2024
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson is pleased with the recovery seen in the livestock markets. USDA's Cattle Inventory Report is also coming out this week. On…AgriGrowth Executive Director Announces Retirement Plans
Published January 29, 2024
Minnesota AgriGrowth Council Executive Director Tamara Nelsen has announced her plans to retire this year. “On behalf of the AgriGrowth Board, I want to thank Tamara for her leadership and advocacy on behalf of our members,” said Sheryl Meshke, chair.…French Government Responds to Farmer Protests
Published January 29, 2024
In response to two weeks of farmer protests, the French government has announced plans to ease regulations and maintain government support. France will also remain opposed to a free trade agreement between the European Union and a handful of South…