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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published February 7, 2022
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says hot and dry South America is continuing to influence the soybean trade. Russia and China have solidified their relationship, which…Agriculturalist of the Year to be Presented at the Little I
Published February 7, 2022
During this weekend’s Little International at North Dakota State University, Jackie Buckley of Mandan will be honored as the Agriculturalist of the Year. Buckley is a retired Extension agent and current serves as a Morton County commissioner. The award will…Carson Exits NPPC for IA Ag Dept Job
Published February 7, 2022
Chloe Carson, who has been the director of digital communications for the National Pork Producers Council, has taken a new job. Effective today, Carson is the communications director for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.Hultgren, Rockstad Lead ASGA
Published February 6, 2022
Nate Hultgren of Raymond, Minnesota was unanimously elected president of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association. Hultgren also chairs the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative and succeeds Dan Younggren of Hallock, Minnesota. Neil Rockstad of Ada, Minnesota was elected ASGA vice…Rozum Recognized
Published February 5, 2022
The Event Service Professionals Association has recognized John Rozum at its Meeting Professional of the Year. Rozum is on the staff of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and previously worked for World Dairy Expo.Republican Senators Ask Agencies to Suspend WOTUS Rulemaking
Published February 4, 2022
Senate Republicans want the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to suspend the pending Waters of the United States rule making. At least until the Supreme Court completes its consideration of Sackett versus the EPA. Lawmakers including Senators John Thune…‘Very Troubled’
Published February 4, 2022
The Renewable Fuels Association wants EPA to make changes to their proposed Renewable Volume Obligations for 2021 and 2022. In public comments to the proposed rule, RFA commended the EPA for their proposed volumes for 2022. However, the pro-ethanol group…Controlling Sclerotinia in Sunflowers
Published February 4, 2022
NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Michael Wunsch is studying sclerotinia in sunflowers. If conditions are right, it only takes about 18 to 24 hours of sustained moisture on a sunflower head to cause the disease. "How much disease you get is…Vilsack: New Farm Bill Needs More Flexibility
Published February 4, 2022
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack would like the next farm bill to have flexible programs. "We found in the course of the COVID pandemic and other significant disasters that different parts of the country have been impacted or affected differently. Sometimes…