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A New Format for ’21 Commodity Classic
Published October 30, 2020
The 2021 Commodity Classic, originally scheduled to take place in San Antonio, Texas, will now be a digital experience. The event is virtual due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Commodity Classic says the health and safety of attendees is important and…Senators Ask USDA for More COVID-19 Relief for Dairy
Published October 30, 2020
A group of Senators sent a letter to the USDA asking the agency to cover dairy meat production losses in the new Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. While milk is the primary income for dairy farms, the lawmakers said many process…Continued Rains in South America Pressure Grain Markets
Published October 30, 2020
Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson expects to see continued pressure in the grain markets as more rain falls in South America. "We're a little more concerned about the rain falling in Brazil. The northern regions continue to see…USDA Investing in Rural ND Water Infrastructure
Published October 30, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $891 million to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. Included in the project is $37 million for projects in North Dakota. There is $17.36 million for a project in Larimore, $17.36 million…Rural Broadband Services Extended to ND and MT
Published October 30, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $7 million to provide broadband service to underserved rural areas of North Dakota and Montana. Reservation Telephone Company will use a $6.9 million grant to install fiber in Dawson, Richland and Wibaux counties…Virtual Meetings Becoming More Common this Winter
Published October 30, 2020
Virtual meetings are becoming more common for the upcoming winter meeting season. Wendell, Minnesota farmer Steve Lacey isn’t surprised see meetings like the Commodity Classic go virtual. In fact, these virtual meetings are one-way agriculture and farm businesses can adapt…Zellers Moves to Primacy Strategy Group
Published October 30, 2020
Former Minnesota House Speaker and gubernatorial candidate Kurt Zellers has joined Primacy Strategy Group as its vice president of communications and public affairs. Zellers grew up on a Devils Lake, North Dakota farm and has been involved in political advocacy…American Butter Association Elects a New President
Published October 30, 2020
Associated Milk Producers Inc. Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Marshall Reece is the new president of the American Butter Institute. Catherine Fox of Land O’Lakes is vice president and Mark Armon of Darigold is the first vice president.Dry Conditions Expand in ND, Decline in MN and SD
Published October 30, 2020
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows drier conditions in North Dakota and a decline in dryness across Minnesota and South Dakota. Compared to the previous week, the area of severe drought in North Dakota now reaches from the northwest through…