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Advice for Those Going Through a Farm Succession Plan
Published December 11, 2023
During the Soil Management Summit, Jon Olson of Madison, Minnesota spoke about transitioning the farm from one generation to the next. Olson is at the beginning of that process and offered one piece of advice for anyone going through a…Cereal Rye Has Advantages as a Cover Crop
Published December 11, 2023
There are a variety of crop mixes utilized as cover crops. University of Minnesota Extension Educator Liz Stahl says cereal rye has many advantages, including the ability to reduce weed pressure and adding biomass to the soil. "If you're going to…Interest Rate Announcement on Wednesday
Published December 11, 2023
The Federal Open Market Committee is scheduled to meet tomorrow and Wednesday to discuss the economy. Most analysts expect the Fed to leave interest rates unchanged, but there may be additional insight offered into the monetary policy for the upcoming…Vilsack Highlights U.S. Climate Leadership
Published December 11, 2023
Rather than being on the defense, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the ag and food industry has been able to flip the script at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai. Vilsack highlighted the voluntary, market-based initiatives within agriculture…What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets
Published December 11, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson is struggling to find 'hot' market news. Wheat has traded higher in eight of the last nine sessions and gets a…Walz Elected to Leadership Role
Published December 11, 2023
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been elected as chair of the Democratic Governors Association. Walz will have a leadership role in the effort to elect Democratic governors nationwide in the 2024 election and a more significant profile within party politics.APUC Funding Approved
Published December 11, 2023
The North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission has awarded nearly $774,000 to 11 projects. Projects include $172,000 to PermanentFarms to support a large-scale beef finishing facility; $100,000 for Perennial Climate to expand organic carbon research and $32,5000 for Chapul Farms…ND Ag Department Invests in Value-Added Projects
Published December 11, 2023
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the Agriculture Diversification and Development Fund awards. A total of $2.9 million was approved for seven projects. Approvals included $500,000 for Epitome Energy for the construction of the new soybean crush plant…AURI Update
Published December 11, 2023
The next episonde AURI's Ag Innovation News Podcast will be available December 20th and will highlight an inspiring story about a food entrepreneur. Hear more details in this week's AURI Update.