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IDFA Speaks Out for Dairy Exporters
Published October 25, 2022
The International Dairy Foods Association has submitted comments to the Federal Maritime Commission in response to the rulemaking process for the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. During the pandemic and supply chain disruptions, foreign-owned ocean carriers would often leave U.S. ports…Research Underway at Ralco Innovation Center
Published October 25, 2022
Ralco's Jon Knochenmus Center for Innovation is fully operational. This site includes a swine research barn, poultry research barn, ruminant lab, radio frequency gas production system, mycotoxin testing and particle size analysis. This research farm is located near Marshall, Minnesota.USMEF Awards Go To Lighthizer, Sanders
Published October 25, 2022
The U.S. Meat Export Federation will honor former U.S. Trade Ambassador Richard Lighthizer and Leann Sanders, who is a leader in the food verification and traceability effort. Lighthizer was part of trade negotiations with China, Japan, Mexico and Canada while…Near-Record Year for CAB
Published October 25, 2022
The Certified Angus Beef brand had its second largest sales volume in history in the past year. Total sales topped 1.2 billion pounds. That’s nearly two percent higher than the previous year. Certified Angus Beef-licensed packers identified 16 million fed…Sunak Replaces Truss at 10 Downing Street
Published October 25, 2022
The United Kingdom has its third prime minister in seven weeks. Rishi Sunak is the former British finance minister and was a candidate for prime minister this summer when Liz Truss was chosen. At the time, Sunak called for significant…NCGA Seeks Action on Trade Dispute with Mexico
Published October 25, 2022
The National Corn Growers Association is calling on the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office to intervene in a trade dispute with Mexico over corn imports. Mexico plans to end imports of corn grown using biotech traits by 2024. An opinion piece…Locking in Seed
Published October 24, 2022
Channel Seed Technical Agronomist Derek Crompton expects farmers to start finalizing seed orders before Thanksgiving. "When it comes to the selection of hybrids and varieties that worked well for people, guys are committing to those units." Crompton.said customers may leave…Outstanding Sugar Content
Published October 24, 2022
Minn-Dak Farmers' Cooperative Vice President of Agriculture Mike Metzger says the sugarbeet yields came in lower than expected. "Even though yield is light for us, quality is absolutely outstanding. Our sugar content is going to finish over 19 percent and…Rain Interrupts Harvest
Published October 24, 2022
Showers graced parts of North Dakota on Sunday night. Burleigh County, North Dakota farmer Clark Coleman says the rain slowed down harvest. "We're jumping back and forth between harvesting sunflowers and corn. We got about a half an inch of…