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At the Nexis of Agriculture and Technology
Published October 19, 2022
Grand Farm broke ground for its new permanent site just outside of Casselton, North Dakota. Former North Dakota governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer was part of the ceremonies. "Grand Farm projects will demonstrate the future of agriculture…Thune, Durbin Lead Bipartisan RVO Request
Published October 19, 2022
South Dakota Senator John Thune and Illinois Senator Dick Durbin are leading a bipartisan group of lawmakers in asking the Environmental Protection Agency to expand the renewable volume obligations. EPA is going through the rulemaking process for the Renewable Fuel…Supply Chain Improvements in ’23
Published October 19, 2022
After significant challenges this past year, Bayer Crop Protection Area Business Manager Troy Sayler expects to see relief for the 2023 growing season. "However, I think because of 2022 it's top of mind for growers," said Sayler. "Traditionally, they've always…Above Average Yields Realized in Northern Red River Valley
Published October 19, 2022
After a late start to the season, Wilbur-Ellis District Sales Manager Chris Wharam is pleased with the harvest results. "In early June it was looking like potentially in eastern North Dakota, and northwest Minnesota, we may be looking at 40-to-60…Russia Wants Sanctions to End
Published October 18, 2022
Russia has threatened to quit the Black Sea grain deal, saying it is dependent on the United States and other Western countries and the end of sanctions. Speaking to a United Nations official, a Russian diplomat said Western sanctions have…Milk Pricing System Scrutinized
Published October 17, 2022
Last year, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack requested the U.S. dairy industry get into one room and build consensus to find solutions to the shortfalls in the federal order system. American Farm Bureau economist Danny Munsch says the system hasn’t been…Russia Steps Up Its Attack
Published October 17, 2022
Russia is hitting Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv with a series of so-called kamikaze drones. Before this strike, similar drones hit a sunflower oil terminal at one of the major Ukrainian port cities.Xi Expands Power
Published October 17, 2022
During this week’s Communist Party Congress, Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to win an unprecedented third term. Xi kicked off the political event over the weekend. In the speech, Xi addressed numerous topics, including food security and self-sufficiency.UN Grain Corridor Deal in Jeopardy
Published October 15, 2022
Russian complaints about the humanitarian grain lane puts the future of Black Sea grain and fertilizer shipments at risk. The United Nations helped put this deal together in July to address global food insecurity issues. Russia is now seeking concessions…