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Grand Forks Residents Seek City-Wide Vote for Corn Wet Mill
Published March 13, 2022
Grand Forks, North Dakota residents are petitioning for a city-wide vote on the FuFeng Group’s proposed corn wet mill. A Facebook group called the GF Community Awareness of FuFeng Project shows has more than 700 community members. In the group,…International Sugarbeet Institute Happens This Week
Published March 13, 2022
The International Sugarbeet Institute is happening at the Alerus Center Wednesday and Thursday in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad says it’s a great time for sugarbeet growers to get together. "All of…Smaller South American Soybean Production Brings Demand to U.S.
Published March 13, 2022
South America’s soybean production outlook is shifting, due to dry conditions. U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter says 10 and 20 percent of the crop soybean crop has been lost. "That situation is shifting demand back, counter-seasonally to the…Argentina Tries to Hold Onto Soybean Supplies
Published March 13, 2022
Argentina’s drought is having a major impact on their soybean crop. Over the weekend, Argentina’s agricultural ministry suspended soybean oil and meal export registrations. Now, export taxes will be raised for the world’s largest exporter of soybean meal and oil.The Pinnacle Award Goes to John Gordley
Published March 13, 2022
Agricultural lobbyist John Gordley received the American Soybean Association’s Pinnacle award last week at the Commodity Classic. Gordley has a lobbying firm called Gordley and Associates and has supported the ASA with trade policy, the farm bill and biotechnology.Frankfurt, SD Couple Recognized for Conservation Efforts
Published March 13, 2022
A farming couple from Frankfort, South Dakota are the regional winners of the American Soybean Association’s Conservation Legacy Award. Brian and Jamie Johnson have raised crops and cattle for 15 years. They rotate corn, soybeans, small grains and plant cover…American Soybean Association Recognizes Worth
Published March 13, 2022
Lake Benton, Minnesota farmer Bob Worth received the American Soybean Association’s Outstanding State Volunteer Award at the Commodity Classic. This award recognizes dedication and contributions of volunteers with at least three years of service to the soybean industry. Worth is…Johnson Awarded Distinguished Leadership Award
Published March 13, 2022
North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Nancy Johnson was awarded the American Soybean Association’s Distinguished Leadership Award during the Commodity Classic. This award recognizes a grower or association staff member dedicated to achieving successes to benefit soybean growers. Johnson’s…Pork Checkoff Rate to be Lowered
Published March 13, 2022
Effective January 1, 2023, the mandatory national pork checkoff rate will be lowered from 40 cents per $100 of value to 35 cents per $100. Delegates to the Pork Industry Forum approved the 12.5 percent rate reduction.