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#5: Transportation Trouble
Published January 4, 2023
Moving grain and other agricultural products from one place to another was a logistical nightmare in 2022. The transportation trouble was the Number Five story for the Red River Farm Network. In a normal year, the Mississippi River is a…Tax Conformity Prioritized
Published January 4, 2023
The first bill to be heard in the Minnesota House was the tax conformity bill. Minnesota has not adopted the many tax changes passed by Congress since 2018, resulting in a more complex tax return and additional compliance costs. "The…‘One Minnesota’ Theme Reiterated
Published January 3, 2023
In his inaugural address, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said gridlock is over and it is time to get things done. Walz said includes serving the needs of farmers and rural communities. "We can make sure prosperity extends across the state,"…Record Trade Surplus for Brazil
Published January 3, 2023
Brazil posted a $62 billion trade surplus in 2022. Exports totaled a record $335 billion for the year. That’s up 19 percent from the previous year. The higher prices for agricultural commodities are credited for much of that growth. The…#4: Rapid Expansion of the Soybean Processing Industry
Published January 2, 2023
Three soybean crush plants are in the works in North Dakota. Another dozen plants are under construction or proposed across the country. The Green Bison Soy Processing plant at Spiritwood was the first North Dakota project announced this year. ADM…‘A Recipe for Disaster’
Published January 2, 2023
The Biden Administration wrapped up 2022 by redefining the Waters of the United States rule. North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer said the Biden Administration has gone too far. "When (EPA) Administrator Regan and (Army Corps of Engineers) Assistant Administrator Fox…#3: Supply Chain Challenges
Published January 2, 2023
Supply chain shortages have affected every aspect of agriculture. Steel shortages, labor issues and transportation challenges were in place before the pandemic began. Those problems only intensified this past year. The timeline between ordering a new tractor and when it…#2: Russia Invades Ukraine
Published January 1, 2023
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its impact on agriculture is the number two story for the Red River Farm Network this past year. This is a war between two global agricultural powerhouses. An agreement to move grain out of the…#1: A Record Cold, Wet Spring
Published January 1, 2023
The wet, cold spring tops the Red River Farm Network list of the top ten stories of the year. For much of the Northern Plains, it was one of the wettest springs on record. In early June, World Weather Incorporated…