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Logistical Challenges for Rail to PNW
Published October 22, 2020
Grain shipments may be backing up due to the fast pace of harvest. Testifying before the Senate Commerce Committee, National Grain and Feed Association President and CEO Randy Gordon said rail carriers may be three-to-four weeks behind in securing cars…Co-op 100 Report Released
Published October 22, 2020
CHS remains the largest cooperative in the United States. According to the National Cooperative Bank’s annual report on the top 100 co-ops, CHS had 2019 revenues of nearly $32 billion. Dairy Farmers of America was ranked second and Land O’Lakes…Section 179 Conformity Signed into Law
Published October 22, 2020
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed the bonding and tax bill. This includes conformity with the federal Section 179 expensing provision for farmers. That change is retroactive to 2018. The $1.9 billion bonding bill includes $627 million to improve roads…USDA Helps Minnesota Agriculture Stay Connected
Published October 21, 2020
Did you know more than 20 million Americans don’t have high-speed broadband connectivity? That's why a grant from USDA is helping Minnesota farmers and ranchers stay connected. "They are innovators, creators and entrepreneurs," said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue during a…Angus Convention is Coming Up in November
Published October 21, 2020
The American Angus Association is hosting a modified version of it's annual meeting November 8-9 in Kansas City. This will not only be an opportunity to carry out business, but also further producer education. In a year where few things…Calf and Cow Nutrition Both Important During Weaning
Published October 21, 2020
The fall months have been dry throughout much of South Dakota, with the latest USDA pasture and rangeland conditions coming in at 31 percent poor-to-very poor. That has altered plans for cattle producers. South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf specialist…Fumasi Picked for RaboBank Leadership
Published October 21, 2020
Roland Fumasi has been picked to lead Rabobank’s Food and Agribusiness research team in North America. Fumasi grew up on a farm in California and joined Rabobank as an analyst in 2014.Frankfort, SD Farm is Environmental Stewardship Award Finalist
Published October 21, 2020
Johnson Farms of Frankfort, South Dakota is the Region 7 award winner for Outstanding Environment Stewardship. The farm is operated by Alan and Mickie Johnson, along with their son Brian and his wife Jamie. The family focuses on improving soil…MFU Minute
Published October 21, 2020
The Minnesota legislature recently pass a tax and bonding bill that included Section 179 conformity. Find out more from Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish in the latest MFU Minute.