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AgCountry, FCS of America and Frontier Farm Credit to Collaborate
Published December 22, 2023
The board of directors for AgCountry Farm Credit Services and two other Farm Credit associations have signed a collaboration contract. The other groups are Frontier Farm Credit, which is based in Manhatten, Kansas, and Farm Credit Services of America with…Molenaar to Oversee MDA’s Farm Succession Support
Published December 22, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has hired Jim Molenaar as its farmland access and succession teams coordinator. This newly-created position will help guide farmers and landowners through the farm transition process. Molenaar is a retired farm business management instructor and…No Quick Fix
Published December 22, 2023
Concern is mounting over the closure of two Texas railroad border crossings. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says this situation could last longer than most people expect. "The word is the Mexicans had decided to suspend migrant removals…Soil Health Equipment Grants Available
Published December 22, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will award its first full round of Soil Health Financial Assistance Grants January 1. Nearly $2.4 million is available to help farmers and others purchase or retrofit soil health equipment. This is a 50 percent…A Different Mindset from Farm Input Purchases
Published December 22, 2023
Farm input costs have come down slightly. CHS Regional Product Specialist Tim Swanson says it is still important to talk to the local retailer to lock in seed and crop protection products. The supply chain problems in the recent past…Hauck Joins ND FSA Staff
Published December 22, 2023
Cierra (Dockter) Hauck is the new outreach coordinator for the North Dakota Farm Service Agency. Most recently, Hauck was a farm broadcaster with the Red River Farm Network.Promoting Competition
Published December 22, 2023
USDA has submitted rule changes to the Packers and Stockyards Act to the Office of Management and Budget for review. In addition, the Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department issued new merger guidance with additional scrutiny for new business mergers.…MDA Announces Dicamba Restrictions
Published December 22, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is maintaining its state-specific restrictions for dicamba for 2024. Application of the BASF, Syngenta and Bayer dicamba products cannot be made after June 12 south of I-94 and after June 30 north of the interstate.…New Ownership for Bourgault Industries
Published December 22, 2023
Linamar Corporation is acquiring Saskatchewan-based Bourgault Industries. Linamar already owns the MacDon and Salford ag equipment brands. Bourgualt makes tillage equipment, air seeders, grain carts and more. This sale is expected to close in the first quarter.