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Granite Falls Energy to Address Voting Rights
Published October 28, 2022
Watertown-based Glacial Lakes Energy plans to oppose a proposed amendment to the Granite Falls Energy operating agreement. The amendment would place additional transfer restrictions on members of Granite Falls Energy owning 20 or fewer units, “We believe this action will…Second Rail Union Votes Down Labor Contract
Published October 27, 2022
Another union has rejected the tentative contract agreement with the Class I railroads. The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen voted against the deal with a 60-40 vote. This contract delivers a 24 percent pay raise during the four years of the…Kahn Drops the ‘Interim’ Title
Published October 26, 2022
North Dakota State University Extension has selected Mohamed Khan as its assistant director for agriculture and natural resources. Khan has been the interim assistant director for the past six months. Since 1999, Khan has had a joint appointment with NDSU…A Once-in-a-Lifetime Year
Published October 26, 2022
Ag banker Tony Gudajtes can sleep well at night. With an amazing crop and robust commodity prices, Gudajtes has few worries about the loan portfolio. "I've been in banking 26 years now and this will be by far the best economic…Branding IP Crops
Published October 26, 2022
A delegation representing the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance is in Vietnam. While in Ho Chi Minh City, the group will participate in a broadcast with buyers from throughout Southeast Asia. SSGA Executive Director Eric Wenberg is promoting their identity-preserved…HPAI Study Tracks Wild Bird Movement
Published October 26, 2022
For the first time, scientists have tracked the movement of a wild bird known to be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza. The bird was not showing signs of the virus when it was originally captured and released. A swab…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…Canada’s Potato Wart Poses Threat
Published October 24, 2022
The USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service report on the status of the current potato wart infestation on Canada’s Prince Edward Island is likely larger than reported. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says unfortunately the report confirms many fears…RRFN Names New Farm Broadcaster
Published October 24, 2022
The Red River Farm Network announces the addition of Whitney Pittman to its farm broadcast team. Pittman will begin her duties at RRFN on October 31. Pittman is the northwest area membership and marketing specialist for the Minnesota Farm Bureau…