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IDFA Names Chief Economist
Published January 19, 2023
Mike Brown is the new chief economist for the International Dairy Foods Association. Previously, Brown was the director of the dairy supply chain for the Kroger supermarket chain.MCGA Recognition
Published January 19, 2023
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association presented its Gavel Award to immediate past president Bryan Biegler of Lake Wilson. State Senator Torrey Westrom of Alexandria received the Friend of Agriculture Award. Cannon Falls farmer Les Anderson was honored with the Kernel…Farm Lending Rebound
Published January 19, 2023
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is reporting a gradual increase in farm lending activity. The average size of non-real estate farm loans in the fourth quarter was 20 percent higher than one year ago. Interest rates on non-real…Efforts Underway to Update Organic Program
Published January 19, 2023
USDA is making changes to strengthen the enforcement of its National Organic Program. The proposal calls for improved farm-to-market traceability and greater insight over imports.Dilworth on the Job with MBC
Published January 19, 2023
The Minnesota Beef Council has hired Jon Dilworth as its new director of industry relations. Most recently, Dilworth was an Extension Educator in Renville County.Ships Sitting Idle in the Black Sea
Published January 19, 2023
The United Nations is seeking more efficiencies in the shipment of grain out of the Black Sea Region. There is a backlog of more than 100 ships in Turkish waters waiting to be inspected. The U.S. Ambassador to the United…Burgum Disappointed in WOTUS Decision
Published January 19, 2023
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is calling on the Biden administration to withdraw its final Water of the U.S. Rule, warning that the Obama-era regulations will result in more confusion and red tape. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring concurred,…RRFN Interview: Governor Tim Walz
Published January 18, 2023
In an interview with Red River Farm Network, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the expanding utilization of biofuels. “We’ll have internal combustion engines on the road for decades, my goal is to make sure more of that fuel is coming…SD Grain Buyer Bill Tabled
Published January 18, 2023
A bill was introduced in the South Dakota Legislature that would require grain buyers to report any alleged financial wrongdoing. After numerous discussions with the grain industry, Public Utilities Commission Commissioner Chris Nelson said they want the regulatory agency to…