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Beet Stock Values
Published January 28, 2024
American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock continued trading at $5,400 per share last week. “Last week there were 236 shares were brokered at that price,” said Jayson Menke, owner, Acres & Shares. “Nearly all of the January sales to date…CattleCon ’24 Begins Wednesday
Published January 26, 2024
The Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show is bringing together thousands of cattle producers this week in Orlando. CattleCon is a unique event that brings together education, networking, business opportunities and advocacy. The Red River Farm Network will report from…Farming for the Future
Published January 26, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Dan Coffman joins Farming for the Future to highlight how his…SD Corn Comments
Published January 26, 2024
In this week’s addition of South Dakota Corn Comments Feeding South Dakota CEO Lauri Dykstra announces a donation from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council of $100,000 to help fund the school pantry program. This program combats child hunger by proving…New University of Minnesota Program Will Focus on Irrigation Assistance for Farmers
Published January 26, 2024
The University of Minnesota Extension is offering the Minnesota Irrigator Program (MIP) to provide classes on water management. Topics will cover irrigation basics, soil moisture sensors, scheduling, and variable rate irrigation. The program, held on Wednesdays in March in Staples,…U.S. Farmers Missing SAF Opportunity
Published January 26, 2024
The world's first ethanol-to-jet fuel facility is sourcing its fuel from Brazil. Why? The carbon intensity score for U.S.-produced ethanol for sustainable aviation fuel is insufficient. Only one U.S. plant is producing SAF-friendly ethanol, while Brazil is expected to produce…SAF Facility Launch is ‘A Celebration for the Globe’
Published January 26, 2024
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke at the grand opening of the world's first sustainable aviation fuel facility in Georgia. Vilsack praised the facility as a significant first step toward achieving net zero, sustainable fuels. "This isn't just about celebrating an…USCHI Convention Draws Record Numbers
Published January 26, 2024
The U.S. Custom Harvesters Inc. Convention in Oklahoma City enjoyed a large crowd. USCHI President David Misener credits the trade show and the program content. "John Deere even brought a cotton picker to our trade show this year, so we're…North Dakota Selected for Federally Funded Pilot Program
Published January 26, 2024
North Dakota, along with three other states, will take part in a pilot program called the Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture. The program offers farmers $100 per acre or animal unit through a USDA grant. The purpose of the grant…