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A Pause in Interest Rate Increases
Published October 20, 2023
Speaking at a New York event Thursday, Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell indicated short-term interest rates would remain unchanged at their next meeting October 31 and November 1. With a tighter financial situation, Powell suggested an extended pause in…Willits Moves to Anew Climate
Published October 20, 2023
Tracy Willits joins Anew as its chief communications officer. Most recently, Willits had a similar role at Pivot Bio. She previously worked for Pioneer. Anew Climate was formed in 2022 and focuses on carbon reduction strategies.Spurts of Moisture Won’t Stop Harvest
Published October 19, 2023
Parts of Minnesota have been a little on the wet side up until this week. University of Minnesota Extension Corn Agronomist Jeff Coulter says corn harvest is coming along pretty well, despite random spurts of moisture. "It's drying down quickly,…SD Ag Groups Host Ethanol Tour
Published October 19, 2023
The American Coalition for Ethanol, South Dakota Corn Utilization Council, and the U.S. Grains Council partnered together to host a tour this past week in South Dakota. The tour will showcase the opportunities for marketing and sourcing ethanol blended gasoline…Make Plans Now for Potato Expo ’24
Published October 19, 2023
Potato Expo will be held January 10-11 in Austin, Texas. "We'll be down in Austin in force and we're anticipating 2,000 people from the North American potato industry to be under one roof for Potato Expo 2024," said Kam Quarles,…Dry Bean Scene
Published October 19, 2023
In this week's Dry Bean Scene, RRFN visits with Northarvest Bean Growers Association Secretary Cordell Huebsch about his trip to the Anuga Food Show. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown Bean Company, Sharpen…Wogsland to Receive Harvest Bowl Agribusiness Award
Published October 19, 2023
The longtime executive director of the North Dakota Grain Growers Association will receive the NDSU Harvest Bowl Agribusiness Award. Dan Wogsland will be honored during the Harvest Bowl dinner and awards program November 11. This award recognizes individuals who have…Soybean Checkoff Supports New POET Bioproducts Center
Published October 19, 2023
The South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council is investing $2.5 million over the next five years in support of the POET Bioproducts Center at South Dakota State University. SDSRPC Chairman David Struck said the investment goes beyond advancing research;…Brazilian Planting Season Off to a Slow Start
Published October 19, 2023
Brazilian ag consultant Kory Melby says it’s been a slow start to Brazil’s planting season. "Mato Grosso is 35 percent and pushing 40 percent planted, Parana is better with it being 50 percent planted," said Melby. "It's probably 20 percent…