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Optimism in Beet Industry
Published February 2, 2021
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad is seeing more smiles and excitement as farmers prepare for the 2021 growing season. "A year ago, we came off a terrible 2019 fall harvest and there was a lot of…McGillis Joins NDCGA Board
Published February 2, 2021
The North Dakota Corn Growers Association has added Corey McGillis of HUB International Insurance to its board of directors as an industry representative. McGillis said risk management will be a priority as a board member. NDCGA has also named Andrew…January Ag Economy Barometer Shows Slight Decline
Published February 2, 2021
The January 2021 Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped seven points from the December survey to a reading of 167. Most of the decline was in the Index of Future Expectations. Survey results suggest the decline is driven by…Ag Policy, Trade and Climate Change a Focus at ASGA Annual Meet
Published February 2, 2021
American Sugarbeet Growers Association board member and Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative Chair Pat Freese is looking forward to hearing the policy and trade discussions at the ASGA virtual annual meeting. "With the new administration coming in we want to get some…A New Owner for Verdesian Life Sciences
Published February 2, 2021
A New York-based private equity group is the new owner of Verdesian Life Sciences. AEA Investors focuses on leveraged buyouts of middle-market companies. Past investments include Traeger Pellet Grills and Burt’s Bees. The Verdesian brands include AVAIL Phosphorus Fertilizer Enhancer…A Milestone for Syngenta’s Digital Offerings
Published February 2, 2021
The Syngenta Group has announced a milestone of 125 million acres of farmland being managed digitally. The digital services include advanced scouting, seed selection, imagery, financial planning and crop management. Syngenta is the only ag company to have digital platforms…Meat Packers Respond to COVID Investigation
Published February 1, 2021
In response to letters from the House Subcommittee on the COVID Crisis, Tyson Foods said the top priority will always be the health and safety of their people. Smithfield Foods Chief Administrative Officer Kiera Lombardo said Smithfield Foods has taken…Lawmakers Investigate Meat Packing Plant COVID Outbreaks
Published February 1, 2021
The House Subcommittee on the COVID Crisis is investigating the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on meatpacking industry workers. In letters sent to JBS USA, OSHA, Smithfield Foods and Tyson Foods, the subcommittee said meatpacking companies refused to take basic…Senate Ag Committee Eager to Hear from Ag Secretary Nominee
Published February 1, 2021
The Senate Agriculture Committee will hear from Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack on Tuesday. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman said the committee is eager to get Vilsack's confirmation through…