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Brazil Harvest Delays Push Second Crop Corn Planting
Published February 24, 2021
Farmers in northern Brazil are struggling with wet weather and deteriorating crop conditions as harvest lags. Brazilian agriculture consultant Kory Melby says getting the second crop corn planted is a priority. "That is more worrisome than the soybeans, because the…Acreage Decisions Can Still Change Between Now and Spring
Published February 24, 2021
During the USDA’s Ag Outlook Forum, the agency estimated an increase in corn and soybean acres for 2021. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm says a lot can change between now and spring. "Wheat is also an unknown…Land O’Lakes Reports 29 Percent Year-Over-Year Increase in Earnings
Published February 24, 2021
Land O’Lakes reports net income of $266 million for the fiscal year, an increase from $207 million in 2019. The Dairy foods business enjoyed strong retail sales, offsetting the losses in the foodservice area. For WinField United, the margins for…Buschette: FFA is the Fabric of My Life
Published February 24, 2021
Mary Buschette has a lifelong relationship with the FFA. From the chapter and district level, Buschette became a state officer in 1984-1985. Buschette later took advantage of the FFA’s Work Experience Abroad program working a dairy farm in Germany for six…Moving Grain to the PNW
Published February 24, 2021
North Dakota agriculture is dependent upon rail service to the Pacific Northwest. BNSF Railway Group Vice President for Agricultura Products Angela Caddell spoke at the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo. Caddell said BNSF has 43 shuttle locations in the state.…ND High Court Rules Township Misinterpreted Setback Rules
Published February 24, 2021
The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled the Pelican Township Board of Supervisors misinterpreted zoning laws, preventing a proposed hog farm from moving forward. The court said the township misapplied the law with its setback requirements. The township, located in the…Milk Production Increases, MN & SD Expands Dairy Herd
Published February 24, 2021
Milk production in the 24 major dairy states totaled more than 18 billion pounds in January. That’s up 1.8 percent from one year ago. South Dakota was one of the states seeing the biggest increase in production, up ten percent.…City Approves Ag Innovation Campus Land Purchase
Published February 24, 2021
The Crookston City Council has formally approved the purchase of land for the Ag Innovation Campus. The ten-acre site is on the southern edge of Crookston along Highway 75. This campus will host a specialty crushing facility and is planning…Pilgrim’s Pride Pleads Guilty to Price-Fixing
Published February 24, 2021
Pilgrim’s Pride has pleaded guilty and will pay a fine of nearly $108 million. The company faced allegations of price-fixing and bid-rigging in the broiler chicken market. Other poultry companies face similar allegations, but Pilgrim’s Pride is the first one…