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Paraguay and the Threat of FMD
Published December 5, 2023
A new rule from USDA allowing beef imports from Paraguay is being criticized in a letter signed by 21 members of Congress. The lawmakers claim outdated data was used when making this decision and it increases the risk for foot-and-mouth…CFTC Takes Next Step for Carbon Credit Trading
Published December 5, 2023
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved its proposed guidance for the trading of voluntary carbon credit derivative contracts. This action tells the markets what they need to consider when listing a carbon credit contract. This wraps up two years…A New GM for Rob-See-Co
Published December 5, 2023
Dr. Calvin Treat is the new general manager for Rob-See-Co. Treat has over 30 years of experience in the seed and trait business including 14 years with JC Robinson Seeds. Treat succeeds Chuck Lee who is retiring at the end…NDSU Extension Hires New Soybean Specialist
Published December 5, 2023
Wade Webster has joined NDSU Extension as a soybean specialist. Webster is an Iowa native who was at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for his doctorate with a focus on white mold and sclerotina stem rot in soybeans.Township Officers Explore Animal Agriculture Opportunities
Published December 4, 2023
North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Wood and North Dakota Pork Council Executive Director Tamra Heins briefed members of the North Dakota Township Officers Association Annual Convention in Bismarck this past week. Following the last legislative session, there are…War Risk Premiums Add to Shipping Cost
Published December 4, 2023
Following attacks on three commercial ships on the Red Sea, war risk insurance premiums have risen for ships travelling in the area. The Baltic and International Maritime Council head of safety and security Jakob Larsen told Reuters that Yemen’s Houthi…Burgum Drops Out of Presidential Race
Published December 4, 2023
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has suspended his presidential campaign. Burgum highlighted his rural, small-town values throughout the campaign, but failed to get much traction in the national polls.A Self-Repair Option from Deere
Published December 4, 2023
John Deere is making a new enhanced self-repair solution available. Initially, this will be made available through Deere’s equipment mobile app and will allow customers to remotely download secure software updates directly to embedded controllers on compatible 4G-connected John Deere…Casselton Crush Plant is on Schedule for 2024 Production
Published December 4, 2023
Construction is on schedule for the new soybean crush facility at Casselton, North Dakota. North Dakota Soybean Processors Commercial Manager Bill McBee says the crush plant could start taking old crop beans as early as July of 2024. “We’ll hopefully…