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CHS Promotes Ag Careers to the FFA
Published October 29, 2020
The career expo is always a highlight at the National FFA Convention. With the virtual format, CHS Communications Specialist Tera Stoddard is still reaching out to members of the blue and gold. "We're not getting that face-to-face connection which is…With ’20 in the Rear View Mirror, Farmers Can Plan for Next Year
Published October 29, 2020
WinField United Agronomy Manager Ryan Wolf is encouraging growers to take time now to plan. "To be honest, 2020 was all about survival. If you look at price, COVID and when we went to the field, we didn't know exactly…Expect an Announcement Soon From Epitome Energy
Published October 29, 2020
Adjacent to the Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston, Epitome Energy plans to build a 30-million gallon biodiesel plant and a 42-million bushel crushing facility. CEO Dennis Egan was at the sidelines of the campus groundbreaking Wednesday. "In the next couple…Walz Touts AIC’s ‘Good News Story’
Published October 29, 2020
The Ag Innovation Campus began in 2018 when the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council invested in a feasibility study. Last year, the Minnesota Legislature approved $5 million in state funds for this project and those funds were made available…Dicamba Re-Registration Includes Label Enhancements
Published October 29, 2020
After months of waiting, dicamba has been given the green light by the federal government. BASF Agricultural Solutions Vice President Scott Kay says this news will help farmers prepare for 2021. "I think this is really helpful to build that…Ag Innovation Campus Breaks Ground at Crookston
Published October 29, 2020
This site will host a specialty crush facility for universities, commodity groups and private seed companies to develop value-added products. Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council CEO Tom Slunecka says there is no other facility like this in the world.…Ethanol Industry Asks Court to Intervene on FOIA Request
Published October 29, 2020
Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association are asking the courts to step in and have the EPA respond to its Freedom of Information Act requests regarding the small refinery waivers. In a statement, the two groups said the EPA…Latest USB Appointments Include MN, SD Farmers
Published October 29, 2020
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has appointed eight new members to the United Soybean Board and reappointed 11 directors to another term. Todd Hanten of Goodwin, South Dakota is a new member of the soybean checkoff board. Lawrence Sukalski of Fairmont,…Pilgrim’s Pride Suffers Profit Decline
Published October 29, 2020
Due to higher costs, Pilgrim’s Pride is reporting third quarter net income of $33.4 million. That’s down from nearly $110 million one year ago. A fine from the U.S. Justice Department to settle price-fixing allegations also hurt the bottomline for…