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Renewable Aviation Fuel Project Proposed
Published November 25, 2022
A Calgary, Alberta company has proposed a $600 million aviation fuel project. Canola oil is expected to be the main feedstuff for this project. Reconciliation Energy Transition is talking to agricultural and energy interests to invest in this facility. Potential…WTO Seeks Solution to Global Hunger
Published November 25, 2022
The World Trade Organization’s agriculture committee is working on a strategy to address hunger, especially in the least developed countries. Future discussions will center on market access, financing food purchases and the strength of farm production worldwide. Specific policies were…Dry Bean Scene
Published November 24, 2022
Tune into the latest Dry Bean Scene to hear more from U.S. Dry Bean Council Executive Director Rebecca Bratter on their harvest report webinar. The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by SRS Commodities, Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown…Strong Earnings for John Deere
Published November 24, 2022
Deere and Company reports fourth quarter net income of $2.2 billion and $7.1 billion for the fiscal year. Fourth quarter income was supported by a 40 percent increase in net sales.Mexico Rethinks GMO Corn Policy
Published November 24, 2022
Mexico's president appears to be back-peddling from his commitment to ban GMO corn imports, saying it will be accepted for feed usage. "It was unrealistic to say they wouldn't take GMO corn with such a large percentage of our corn…AMVAC Launches BioWake
Published November 24, 2022
AMVAC has introduced a dual-use biological seed lubricant called BioWake. Product Portfolio Director Jim Lappin says this is a root colonizing inoculant for corn and soybeans. "It helps with fertility optimization, it gives you better root mass to help take…Farm Wages Rising
Published November 24, 2022
The number of farm workers hired in October was up two percent from the same month last year. In the Northern Plains region, which includes North Dakota and South Dakota, farms paid their hired workers an average of $18.22 per…Fed Minutes Released
Published November 24, 2022
After four consecutive interest rate increases of 75 basis points, the central bank is expected to pullback to a 50 basis point increase in December. The Fed released the minutes from its November meeting. Analysts are dissecting this information looking…Trade Trip to Madrid
Published November 24, 2022
Beginning Tuesday, USDA is leading a trade mission to Spain. Officials from 11 state agriculture departments, including Minnesota and North Dakota, will be on the trip. Numerous companies and organizations will be represented, including JM Grain of Garrison, North Dakota,…