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Movement Out of Port of Duluth-Superior Up in ’23
Published January 30, 2024
The 2023 navigation season for the Port of Duluth-Superior finished the season up 4.5 percent year over year. Duluth Seaway Port Authority Executive Director Deb DeLuca says the Port posted tonnage increases in eight categories including a 22.5 percent increase…Offut Named to Farm Equipment Dealer Hall of Fame
Published January 30, 2024
Ron Offutt is part of Farm Equipment Magazine’s inaugural Dealer Hall of Fame. Offutt is the founder and chairman emeritus of RDO Equipment, based in Fargo. As reported previously, David Meyer and Peter Christianson of Titan Equipment are also being…Brazil Beans Heading to the U.S.
Published January 30, 2024
According to Agricensus, three cargoes of Brazilian soybeans were sold to a U.S. soybean crusher on the East Coast. These shipments are expected to be delivered in late February. East Coast end-users have purchased Brazilian soybeans in the past, but…NPGA Announces Award Honorees
Published January 30, 2024
The National Potato Growers Association will be presenting its Meritorious Service Grower Award to Brad Nilson of Hoople, North Dakota. The Meritorious Service Industry Award will go to Valley Potato Grower General Manager Todd Phelps. The awards will be presented…Online Payments Now Available for USDA Loans
Published January 30, 2024
Farmers and ranchers can now make their USDA farm loan payments online. The Pay My Loan feature is one of the ways the Farm Service Agency is modernizing its farm loan program. To use this feature, producers must establish a…Wippler Receives MCIA’s Highest Honor
Published January 30, 2024
The Minnesota Crop Improvement Association has presented its highest honor to Roger Wippler. Wippler, who recently retired as manager of MCIA Foundation Seed Services, received the Achievement in Crop Improvement Award. The Premier Seed Grower Award was given to Scott…Job Opportunities in Agriculture
Published January 30, 2024
Check out the Job Opportunities in Agriculture tab on the Red RIver Farm Network website. The Roseau County Farm Service Agency is hiring a full-time program technician. Applications are being accepted through February 12. Bayer is also seeking a field…A Minnesota-Morrocco Trade Connection
Published January 29, 2024
A Minnesota trade delegation is home after a six-day trade mission to Morrocco. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen said the Port of Duluth offers an opportunity to serve this growing market. "Last year, we sent three shipments of sugarbeet pulp to…POET-Summit Carbon Solutions Make Joint Announcement
Published January 29, 2024
POET is adding its 12 facilities in Iowa and five in South Dakota to the Summit Carbon Solutions carbon capture pipeline project. This will bring 4.7 million metric tons of CO2 each year to Summit’s carbon capture program. The POET’s…