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Excitement for Soybeans
Published December 12, 2023
Heading into the 2024 growing season, Asgrow Brand Manager Clint Chaffer is optimistic about the potential soybean acreage. "Soybeans look pretty good.The soybean industry has a lot going on right now so I think that that could drive some excitement as…$25 Million Grant Finalized
Published December 12, 2023
Representatives of the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources and the state’s soil and water conservation districts were part of a signing ceremony Tuesday with USDA officials. Minnesota is receiving a $25 million Regional Conservation Partnership Program grant and…Understanding Biologicals
Published December 12, 2023
Biologicals are getting a lot of buzz. The Red River Farm Network asked FMC Regional Technical Service Manager Gail Stratman how farmers are responding to the move to toward biologicals. "A lot of times they're interested, but they're skeptical at…Domestic Lamb Business Threatened
Published December 12, 2023
The R-CALF USA Sheep Committee is asking the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate the sheep industry. This investigation would determine if imported lamb and mutton is causing serious injury to the U.S. sheep business. The petition claims lower cost…Fielding Questions
Published December 11, 2023
In the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Cody Didier reviews the latest USDA supply/demand report. Fielding Questions is a collaboration between AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red River Farm Network.Baldwin Elected President
Published December 11, 2023
Brent Baldwin of St. Thomas, North Dakota was elected as president of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers association. RRVSGA represents the 2,600 members of American Crystal Sugar Company.New Mexican Administration May Have Different Approach to GMO Corn Issue
Published December 11, 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with his Mexican counterparts during the climate change conference in Dubai. Vilsack proposed a joint meeting with the Mexican and Canadian ag ministers in 2024. Vilsack also offered hope regarding Mexico’s ban on U.S. biotech…Pick Up the Torch and Advocate
Published December 11, 2023
During a grower panel at the American Crystal Sugar Company Annual Meeting, Hallock, Minnesota farmer Dan Younggren emphasized the importance of growers showing up in Washington, D.C. "We've had to continue to keep sending people out to tell our story…Clock Ticking on Appropriations Process
Published December 11, 2023
Congress is facing a January 19th timeline to address four major appropriations bills, including agriculture. The remaining eight spending bills expire February 2. There’s just nine days on the legislative calendar before the first deadline. Will Stafford, who is in…