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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…What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets
Published December 4, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says gold and the Dow are strong going into the end of the years. "I think there is some comfort about…Donaldson Joins RRFN Staff
Published December 4, 2023
The Red River Farm Network announces the addition of Tyler Donaldson to its farm broadcast team. “We’re proud to welcome Tyler to the Red River Farm Network team,” said Don Wick, president, Red River Farm Network. “Tyler has the attitude and…Frustration with Congress
Published December 4, 2023
In his address to the South Dakota Farmers Union, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew acknowledged the public’s frustration with Congress. "I am one of the first to say it's not always a bad thing when Congress can't do something because…SDFU Reviews Market Consolidation and Competition
Published December 4, 2023
The Biden Administration is striving to improve protections for farmers and ranchers who face predatory and anticompetitive practices by large meatpackers. The South Dakota Farmers Union hosted a panel discussion about market concentration at its annual convention. During that discussion,…A Move to Value-Added Production at WI Jennie-O Plant
Published December 4, 2023
Hormel Foods plans to convert its turkey harvest operation in Barron, Wisconsin to a value-added-only facility. This change should be complete by the second quarter of the 2024 fiscal year.Ag Education Leader and Mentor Passes
Published December 4, 2023
Longtime Minnesota ag teacher Bob Marzolf passed away Saturday. Marzolf taught at Forest Lake High School for 27 years. Marzolf is a past president of the Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators and a member of the Minnesota FFA Hall of…Cattle and Kids Showcased at North Star Classic
Published December 4, 2023
The North Star Classic is North Dakota’s largest livestock show and took place over the weekend in Valley City. Co-Manager Kelsey Hoffman says the three-day event featured open and junior shows and sale. In addition to the livestock shows, young…