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Simplot Completes Acquistion
Published January 22, 2020
The J.R. Simplot Company has finalized its purchase of Pinnacle Agriculture. The combined Pinnacle and Simplot staff will operate as Simplot Grower Solutions and focus on the distribution of crop inputs and related services.Schaefer Represents MN in Excellence in Ag Contest
Published January 21, 2020
Karin Schaefer of Howard Lake represented the Minnesota Farm Bureau in this year’s Excellence in Agriculture contest at the American Farm Bureau convention. Schaefer, who serves as the Minnesota Beef Council executive director, was challenged to identify three issues critical…ND Grain Dealers Review Grain Licensing Program
Published January 21, 2020
An interim agriculture and transportation committee is conducting a study to review all aspects of North Dakota’s grain licensing and inspection program. As of July 2019, the North Dakota Agriculture Department oversees the state program. "In moving the service to…Be Flexible in Adapting to China’s Supply Chain
Published January 21, 2020
Speaking on trade at the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Convention, NDSU Extension crops economist and marketing specialist Frayne Olson said a signed phase one deal with China doesn't mean the grain delivery system in place before the trade war…Wheat Market Shows Strength on Tuesday
Published January 21, 2020
The wheat complex ended higher on Tuesday. Zaner Ag Hedge Chief Marketing Strategist Ted Seifried says wheat has had many reasons to go higher since last September. "There are production issues happening in many parts of the world. Wheat is…ND Presidential Disaster Request Approved
Published January 21, 2020
President Donald Trump has approved North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum’s request for a presidential disaster declaration. An October snowstorm caused up to $9.7 million in damage to public infrastructure, according to preliminary assessments. The declaration covers 16 counties including Grand…New Planter and Tillage Options From Kinze
Published January 21, 2020
Kinze Manufacturing has released new planter and tillage equipment. The ’05 Series’ planters were designed to reduce downtime and repairs while increasing performance. In addition, Kinze has introduced a new configuration for the 4705 planter that features tires in front…Roberts Receives Honors
Published January 21, 2020
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Farm Bureau Federation. The award honors those who have devoted their careers to serving American agriculture. The Kansas senator is not seeking re-election.True North Equipment Announces Change to Team Structure
Published January 21, 2020
Dan Gorder is now the chairman of the board and John Oncken is chief executive officer for True North Equipment. for the company. Gorder and Oncken are long-time partners in the business. True North Equipment has eight John Deere locations…