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Labor Issues Continue at West Coast Ports
Published April 10, 2023
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have reopened after a 24-hour work stoppage late last week. The dockworkers have been working without a contract since last summer and were looking for leverage in the negotiations. The ports of…Tensions Escalate in Southeast Asia
Published April 10, 2023
China is stepping up its military drills near Taiwan with naval and aerial blockades. This military exercise began over the weekend after Taiwan’s president met with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. China considers Taiwan as its territory and the issue…Argy Implements ‘Soy Dollars’
Published April 10, 2023
To boost farm exports and pump more dollars into the economy, Argentina is creating a preferential exchange rate for the sale of soybeans. This same situation happened twice in the past year. The new rate is being applied immediately as…Russia’s Involvement in Black Sea Grain Deal in Jeopardy
Published April 10, 2023
Russia’s foreign minister is hinting his country may opt out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Last month, Russia agreed to a 60-day extension rather than the previous term of 120 days. The Russian official said Moscow will reconsider its…U.S. to Shore Up Support for Russian Sanctions
Published April 10, 2023
The Biden Administration will be in Europe later this month, meeting with countries still doing business with Russia. They will outline the penalties for failing to comply with international sanctions. The trade restrictions were imposed after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Support for Federal Milk Order Reform
Published April 9, 2023
The National Milk Producers Federation board of directors has unanimously endorsed a plan to update federal milk marketing orders. This would be the first comprehensive update since 2000. The International Dairy Foods Association previously submitted its own proposal.Animal Agriculture Bill Moves to Conference Committee
Published April 9, 2023
The plan to change North Dakota’s corporate farming law to provide more opportunities for animal agriculture is heading to a House-Senate conference committee. The bill includes language saying farmers and ranchers must control 75 percent of corporate ownership and 51…Beet Stock Values
Published April 9, 2023
There we no brokered American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock trades last week. According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, 3,679 shares have been brokered for an average price of $4,567.70 per share for the season.Job Opportunities in Agriculture
Published April 9, 2023
American Crystal Sugar Company is seeking an agriculturist in the Drayton district. This position requires a four-year degree in agronomy, ag economics or a related field with two to three years of related experience. Apply by sending a resume and…