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Linville: Fertilizer Market Trends
Published February 1, 2024
StoneX Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville says urea prices continue to push higher as spring approaches. "That has been more of a reaction to the international market moving higher than it has been to anything based in North America but,…Deere Launches New Tool
Published January 31, 2024
John Deere introduced a new telescopic compact wheel loader. This is one of the fastest-growing classes of agricultural equipment and can be used for a variety of jobs including stacking, loading, pallet transport and snow removal. The 326 P-Tier offers…New Automation for Hay Production
Published January 31, 2024
Case IH is bringing LiDAR technology to hay producers with a first-of-its-kind in large square hay baler automation. With the automatic adjustments and hands-free baling, farmers can put less experienced operators in the cab or spend their time in the…Another Term on the CBB Executive Committee
Published January 31, 2024
Mandan, North Dakota rancher Mary Graner has been re-elected to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board Executive Committee. Graner says the Beef Checkoff has an important role. "Right now, we're being attacked by outside forces, animal activists who want to eliminate all…IPSA Honors Carl Peterson
Published January 31, 2024
Peterson Farms Seed President Carl Peterson was awarded the 'Independent of the Year' by the Independent Professional Seed Association.' This award recognizes Peterson's contribution to the IPSA and his work in seed industry issues.Tesch to Chair MN FFA Foundation Board of Trustees
Published January 31, 2024
Julie Tesch is the new chair of the Minnesota FFA Foundation Board of Trustees. Tesch is the president/CEO of the Center for Rural Policy and Development. Tesch's experience includes time as the executive director of the National FFA Alumni Association…Cattle Herd Shrinks Further
Published January 31, 2024
Cattle numbers are at levels not seen since 1951. According to USDA’s semi-annual cattle inventory report, there were 87.2 million head of cattle and calves as of January 1. That’s down two percent from last year, but it is in…AURI: A Results Based Approach
Published January 31, 2024
Minnesota’s Agricultural Utilization Research Institute worked on over 220 projects in the past year. AURI Executive Director Shannon Schlecht says that has resulted in over $260 million in new annual sales for businesses and entrepreneurs. AURI focuses on two primary…Supply Chain Transparency Sought
Published January 31, 2024
The attacks by Houthi rebels on the Red Sea have resulted in major ocean carriers rerouting around the southern tip of Africa, adding time and cost to global shipments. South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson was part of the House Transportation…