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#7-Fufeng Project Leads to Foreign Ownership Scrutiny
Published December 29, 2023
Foreign ownership of farmland was an issue heard in Congress and state legislatures throughout the country this past year. This story began when a Chinese company called the Fugeng Group purchased land near Grand Forks to build a corn processing…#8-U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Waters of the United States
Published December 29, 2023
The High Court struck down the EPA’s previous Waters of the United States definition. The Biden Administration released a new rule in August, but it faced immediate criticism. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said EPA had “a golden opportunity to…#9-A Volatile Year for the Animal Protein Sector
Published December 29, 2023
Animal protein markets faced extreme volatility in 2023 and that is ranked as RRFN’s #9 story. The continuation of the drought limited the expansion of the cowherd and cattle prices were on an upward trajectory. Fed cattle and boxed beef…#10-Rapid Expansion of the Soybean Crush
Published December 29, 2023
The expansion of the soybean crush business rounds out RRFN’s list of the top stories of 2023. Green Bison Soy Processing completed construction of its $350 million facility at Spiritwood, North Dakota. Truckloads of soybeans are moving through the plant,…U.S. and Mexico Officials to Meet Again in January
Published December 29, 2023
Details have emerged from Wednesday’s closed-door meeting between U.S. and Mexican officials. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said both sides have agreed to keep border crossings and rail bridges open. That follows the recent five-day closure of the Eagle…A Domino Effect
Published December 28, 2023
To avoid militant attacks on the Red Sea, major commercial shipping companies have rerouted traffic around the Horn of Africa or docked ships in safe locations. Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance Chair Bob Sinner, who is also a partner in…A Dozen Countries Included in Red Sea Naval Force
Published December 28, 2023
In response to the rebel attacks on cargo shipments on the Red Sea, an international naval force was created to defend the vessels moving through this key transportation route. A dozen countries are cooperating with the United States on this…What a Difference a Year Makes
Published December 26, 2023
Those differences can be seen as farmers close out the books for 2023. "If we just look year-over-year, it was tax planning to no end last year and what are we going to do with the profitability and how do we…Red Sea Drone Attacks Seen Over Christmas Weekend
Published December 26, 2023
A U.S. warship shot down four incoming drones in the Red Sea over the Christmas weekend. Iran-backed Houthi rebels were responsible for these attacks. The Suez Canal links Europe to Asia, but it has been disrupted by violence. Major shipping…