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Corteva Searching for a New CFO
Published February 9, 2021
Corteva’s chief financial officer, Greg Friedman, plans to retire. Friedman will stay in that role while the search is underway. Meanwhile, an activist investor called Starboard Value has been pressuring Corteva CEO Jim Collins to step down. This investment group…Celebrating 25 Years
Published February 8, 2021
During the Agronomy on Ice event, the Red River Farm Network was able to recognize KZZY 103.5 FM in Devils Lake for its 25 years as an affiliate. Thanks to KZZY General Manager Curt Teigen and the entire staff for…Corn Comments
Published February 8, 2021
Currently, over 450 bills have been filed in the South Dakota Legislative Session. Learn more in the latest Corn Comments program, a production of the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.ND House Ag Committee Moves Ag Innovation Fund Bill Forward
Published February 8, 2021
The North Dakota House Agriculture Committee heard a bill considering the ag innovation fund on Friday. North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne testified at the hearing. "We got a pass out of the committee in support. The bill will…Both Sides of the Beef Bill Story
Published February 8, 2021
A bill introduced in the North Dakota House would makes changes to dollars allocated to the state Beef Checkoff Program. "I was initially asked to introduce the legislation by a lone constituent," said Representative Sebastian Ertelt during a House Agriculture…Record U.S. Agricultural Export Sales in 2020
Published February 8, 2021
In 2020, the U.S. had record agricultural export sales totaling more than $161 billion. That’s according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This tops a record set in 2018 of more than $159 billion. Globally, soybeans accounted for $25.7 billion in…A Reduction in Ending Stocks Expected in USDA Report
Published February 8, 2021
The February USDA report will be released tomorrow. The Gulke Group President Jerry Gulke says market analysts are looking for USDA to reduce ending stocks due to the strong demand. "When there are these big exports for soybeans, there's already…USDA Net Farm Income Forecast Shows Decline for 2021
Published February 8, 2021
USDA’s early projection for net farm income is $111.4 billion for 2021, a decline of $9.8 billion from 2020. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist John Newton isn’t surprised with the expected decline. "Most folks anticipated we'd see a decline,…Vilsack Addresses Cattle Market Fairness in Confirmation Hearing
Published February 8, 2021
South Dakota Senator John Thune was the final Senate Agriculture Committee member to ask questions during Tuesday’s hearing for Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack. Thune asked about cattle market investigations. "We are going to look at every vehicle we have…