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North America Advocated as Global Leader for Climate-Smart Ag
Published October 24, 2021
Agriculture secretaries from the U.S., Mexico and Canada met in Iowa ahead of the World Food Prize announcement on Thursday. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack promoted climate-smart agriculture. "We in the U.S. just launched our strategic plan in regards to climate…Flexibility is the Region’s Strong Suit
Published October 23, 2021
As farmers think about 2022 acreage decisions, Innovus Agra president and farm business consultant Bret Oelke says the Dakotas and Minnesota have an advantage over other states in the Corn Belt with more flex acre options. "We can flex out…North Dakota FFA Member a Finalist for American Star Farmer
Published October 23, 2021
A Grant County North Dakota FFA member is a finalist for the American Star Farmer award. Carson, North Dakota farmer Kurt Muggli farms 1,800 acres of wheat, soybeans and sunflowers. "My dad gave my brother and I a couple of…Spring Wheat Starts to Fight for 2022 Acres
Published October 21, 2021
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says next fall’s Minneapolis wheat prices are getting more attractive. "From what I've gathered from farmers, there's not that big of a difference in fertilizer costs for corn versus wheat. I…Mexico Promises to Not Limit U.S. GMO Corn Imports
Published October 21, 2021
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack traveled to Iowa for a meeting with Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and to attend the World Food Prize event. Following a meeting on Wednesday, Mexico’s agriculture minister said the country would not limit the imports of…Rep. Dusty Johnson Introduces Cattle Contract Library Bill
Published October 21, 2021
South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson has new bipartisan legislation called the Cattle Contract and Library Act of 2021. This bill would make cattle marketing agreement data available through the USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service. "Packers already need to file regular information…South Dakota Corn Names New Executive Director
Published October 21, 2021
South Dakota Corn has a new executive director. DaNita Murray, a Millbank, South Dakota native and former Director of Public Policy for the National Corn Growers Association, will start in the role on December 1. Murray also has a law…24/7 Supply Chain Developments Announced
Published October 20, 2021
The Port of Long Beach has a record 100 ships anchored and waiting to unload. Pre-COVID, there would normally be less than 20 vessels at anchor. There’s no end in sight for the supply chain crisis, but White House Press…Burgum Waives Hours of Service for Fertilizer Transport
Published October 19, 2021
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is granting hours of service waivers to commercial drivers transporting anhydrous ammonia and other fertilizer. Now is the time where farmers are starting to apply fall fertilizer. The drought conditions limited the use of anhydrous…