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#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…U.S.-Mexico Officials to Meet Wednesday
Published December 25, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall will be in Mexico City Wednesday to discuss the border issue with Mexican’s president and senior government officials. The resumption of rail…Rail Traffic Resumes on Mexican Border
Published December 24, 2023
Two key rail crossings between Texas and Mexico reopened Friday after a five-day closure. U.S. Customs and Border Protection closed the rail bridges at Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas in response to the influx of undocumented migrants. Union Pacific…AgCountry, FCS of America and Frontier Farm Credit to Collaborate
Published December 22, 2023
The board of directors for AgCountry Farm Credit Services and two other Farm Credit associations have signed a collaboration contract. The other groups are Frontier Farm Credit, which is based in Manhatten, Kansas, and Farm Credit Services of America with…