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Valley United Co-op Ready for Business
Published January 4, 2019
With the change of the calendar, Reynolds United Co-op and the Halstad Elevator Company merged into Valley United Co-op. Valley United Co-op General Manager and CEO Paul Coppin says the new co-op is already seeing some benefits as it prepares…Face-to-Face Negotiations for the U.S and China
Published January 4, 2019
The U.S. and China are beginning the week with trade talks in Beijing. The meeting is described as vice ministerial level trade negotiations. A working team led by Deputy U.S. Trade Ambassador Jeffrey Gerrish will be at the table. Presidents…Large Supplies, Demand Challenges Linger into 2019
Published January 3, 2019
The Gulke Group President Jerry Gulke says one of the biggest lessons learned in 2018 was China may not need the U.S., but the U.S. needs China from a demand perspective. "We're going to have anywhere from 950 million to…Dry Weather Impacting Brazilian Soybean Crop
Published January 3, 2019
Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says the hot, dry weather during pod fill is impacting the early planted soybeans in Brazil.Shutdown Puts Farm Bill Implementation on Hold
Published January 3, 2019
American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Dale Moore says the partial government shutdown will likely impact the implementation of the new farm bill. "There is going to be a strong desire among farmers and ranchers to see what those new…Petersen Selection Praised by Farm Leaders
Published January 3, 2019
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Executive Director Chris Radatz says incoming Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen has a broad range of experience and will serve agriculture well. "With Thom in that role, he really is above the learning curve that some commissioners…Walz Picks Petersen to Lead MDA
Published January 3, 2019
Minnesota Governor-elect Tim Walz has selected Thom Petersen to be the state’s next agriculture commissioner. Petersen tells the Red River Farm Network collaboration is a focus with the new administration. "I've always been a big fan of Governor Walz. I was…ND Releases State-Specific Dicamba Label
Published January 3, 2019
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has developed a 24c Special Local Needs label, which prohibits the application of XtendiMax, Engenia and FeXapan on soybeans after June 30. The state-specific label is in addition to federal requirements. For the upcoming…Farm-to-Market Roads are a Priority
Published January 3, 2019
According to North Dakota Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Larry Luick, this won't be a dull legislative session. A myriad of issues will be heard, including infrastructure updates, including roads and bridges. "That is a high priority," said Luick. "We took…