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Pessimistic Farm Bill Outlook
Published January 23, 2024
International Dairy Foods Association President and CEO Michael Dykes is predicting Congress will not pass a farm bill or immigration reform this year. At the group’s annual forum, Dykes said the administration and Congress are too busy fighting and the…New Fertilizer Hub Coming to Hallock, MN
Published January 23, 2024
CHS is building a 25,000-ton fertilizer hub in Hallock, Minnesota. This plant is expected to be open in the spring of 2025 and will be located on the same property as the CHS canola plant. CHS Executive Director Vice President…AgriGrowth Welcomes New Board Members
Published January 23, 2024
The Minnesota AgriGrowth Council has welcomed five new board members. The new board members are Chuck Tryon, president, Bushel Boy Farms; Geraint Powell, division general counsel, Rosen's Diversified; Jaime Goehner, general manager, ADM; Jim Roberge, chief diversified markets officer, Compeer…ND Farmers Eligible for Climate Smart Practices Compensation
Published January 22, 2024
The North Dakota Farmers Union is the state lead for a national pilot program that will compensate farmers for their conservation practices. Government Relations Director Matt Perdue said this is part of the Alliance to Advance Climate Smart Agriculture. "We…Togetherall Peer Support Program Announced by Farm Bureau
Published January 22, 2024
The new mental health resource for farmers, Togetherall, was announced over the weekend at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Salt Lake City. "Togetherall is a safe, anonymous, online peer to peer community. It is accessible 24/7, and it…Burgum Will Not Seek Reelection
Published January 22, 2024
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has announced he will not seek a third term as governor. Burgum said serving in this role “has been one of the most incredible and rewarding experiences” of his life. Burgum was a candidate for…Kochia Dominates Weed Workshop
Published January 22, 2024
According to NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Tom Peters, kochia was the word of the day at the Wild World of Weeds Workshop. "I think the challenge that we have is putting the right programs together that will enable everyone to…Remote Beef Grading Project Announced
Published January 22, 2024
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced a pilot program to determine beef carcass quality grades on a remote basis. With this program, small and medium-sized meat processors can take a photo of the carcass and receive a grade from USDA…Early Success for Midwest Dry Bean Coalition
Published January 22, 2024
The Northarvest Bean Growers Association and North-Central Bean Dealers Association are seeing success with their new Midwest Dry Bean Coalition. "It was formed to try to sell more beans all over the United States and the world," reports Eric Jorgenson, president,…