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Food Security or Global Unrest
Published April 14, 2022
The World Bank, International Monetary Fund, World Trade Organization and the United Nations World Food Program are calling for action on global food security. In a joint statement, the four organizations said the global food supply is being stressed by…ADM Capitalizes on Alternative Protein Trend
Published April 14, 2022
Archer Daniels Midland is investing $300 million in the expansion of its Decatur, Illinois plant. This facility will double its production of soy protein concentrate. ADM has made multiple investments in the alternative protein business in recent years, including the…Jean Johnson Honored
Published April 14, 2022
The NDSU Agribusiness Club has presented Jean Johnson of AgCountry Farm Credit Services with its John Lee Coulter Award. This award recognizes Johnson’s contributions to agribusiness and service to the community.Fielding Questions
Published April 13, 2022
In the latest AgCountry Farm Credit Services Fielding Questions podcast, meteorologist Paul Trombley offers insight into the upcoming planting season and beyond. A slow spring warmup has been a reality across Minnesota and the Dakotas. Trombley also reviews the potential…Lawsuit Against East River Electric Dismissed
Published April 13, 2022
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Huron-based Dakota Energy Cooperative against its power supplier East River Electric Power Cooperative. Dakota Energy was seeking an early termination of its contract with East River Electric and Basin Electric Cooperative, which…BASF Defends Patent
Published April 13, 2022
BASF has won a patent protection case against Sharda Cropchem and Sharda USA. The dispute is over BASF’s patent for pyraclostrobin. That’s a key ingredient in BASF fungicides, including Priaxor, Headline and Stamina.Protecting Endangered Species and Supporting Agriculture
Published April 13, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency has released its first-ever plan to protect endangered species from pesticides and provide certainty for farmers. The agency will prioritize its endangered species obligation for all pesticide ingredients with court-enforceable deadlines and new registrations of conventional…Thompson Named SD State Veterinarian
Published April 12, 2022
Minnesota State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson will soon take over as South Dakota's new state veterinarian. Thompson’s last day working in Minnesota will be May 8. Minnesota’s Assistant Director Dr. Linda Glaser will serve as the interim state veterinarian starting…Biofuels Industry Seeking a More Permanent E-15 Fix
Published April 12, 2022
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said the White House sent a strong signal at Tuesday's event in Iowa. "I'm going to use the president's own words. He said American biofuels have a role to play now." Skor told reporters the…