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Ready for a Strong Fertilizer Season
Published April 7, 2023
Farmers and ag retailers are finalizing crop nutrition plans for the upcoming growing season. According to CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin, the industry is ready to go. "Supplies are strong; we're full and ready to go. We just have…UPL: Ask the Expert
Published April 7, 2023
In the latest UPL edition of 'Ask the Expert, UPL Technical Services Lead Lynn Justesen says the disease threat in potatoes increases with a wet spring. "As we move on in the season and continue to get moisture, we'll see…WOTUS Override Vetoed
Published April 7, 2023
President Joe Biden delivered a veto. rejecting a congressional effort that would have overturned the Waters of the United States rule. In a statement, Biden said the attempt to block WOTUS would increase uncertainty and threaten agriculture’s economic growth. The…Food Costs Drop
Published April 7, 2023
Global food prices declined for the 12th straight month in March. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization food-price index is at its lowest level since July of 2021. The price for cereal grains declined nearly six percent, helped by…AURI Board Members Announced
Published April 7, 2023
Minnesota’s Agricultural Utilization Research Institute has three new board members. Bird Island farmer Joe Serbus will represent the Minnesota soybean checkoff on the AURI board. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam and House Agriculture Committee Chair Samantha Vang were also…Rousseff Takes Over Leadership of New Development Bank
Published April 7, 2023
Former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is the new president of the China-based New Development Bank. This lender supports economic development in the BRICS nations of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Rousseff led Brazil from 2011 until 2016 and…Bayer Invests in Seed Corn Production Site in Ukraine
Published April 7, 2023
The facility includes a new seed dryer, storage facilities, field equipment and two bomb shelters to protect the Ukrainian workers. Bayer has been a strong supporter of the Ukrainian people for many years, increasing that commitment after the Russian invasion.Teacher Receives Ag Literacy Award
Published April 7, 2023
Haley Madson is the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Madson is a first-grade teacher at St. Anne's School in Le Sueur.Hawkins to Lead ADAMA
Published April 7, 2023
Effective May 1, Steve Hawkins will take over as president and chief executive officer for ADAMA. Hawkins is now ADAMA's senior vice president for the Americas. Hawkins succeeds Ignacio Dominquez, who is retiring.