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EPA Approves Use of Three Dicamba Products Through 2025
Published October 27, 2020
The Environmental Protection Agency will re-register the over-the-top use of XtendiMax and Engenia dicamba herbicides and extend the registration of Tavium Plus VaporGrip Technology through 2025. The decision to extend or re-register the three dicamba products is meant to give…Grafing Moves to Farmland Finder Inc.
Published October 27, 2020
FarmlandFinder Inc. has named Jamey Grafing as its chief commercial officer. Grafing previously served as the senior vice president at the Farm Credit System’s commercial finance group in Minneapolis. Prior to the Farm Credit System, Grafing spent ten years at…Developing Elite Cattle Genetics
Published October 27, 2020
Vytelle has announced an exclusive agreement with Synomics Insights Platform to fast-track genetic progress in cattle. Vytell and Synomics are both part of the Wheatsheaf Group, which is an international investor in the food and agriculture sector. Vytelle officials said…FFA Delivers Real Life Experience
Published October 27, 2020
The FFA experience can have a long-lasting impact on students. North Dakota State FFA Reporter Calli Hauck says she has benefited from her involvement in the FFA. "When you get to college and think more about your future, you see…FFA’ers Embrace Virtual Convention Format
Published October 27, 2020
According to Minnesota State FFA President Ben Olander, FFA members are comfortable with technology and embraced the National FFA Organization's virtual convention. "Although it looks a little different this year, it is something our generation can readily adapt to; it…Zoss to Handle Communications for SDBIC
Published October 27, 2020
The South Dakota Beef Industry Council has named Riley Zoss as its new communications manager. Most recently, Zoss was an admissions representative for Mitchell Technical College. The Letcher, South Dakota native has been involved in the cattle industry his entire…Marfrig and ADM to Partner on Plant-Based Foods
Published October 27, 2020
Two major agriculture companies are launching a joint-venture project called PlantPlus Foods. One of the world’s largest beef companies, Marfrig, has owns 70 percent of the company. Archer Daniels Midland has the remaining 30 percent. PlantPlus will use pea protein-based…More than $7 Billion in CFAP 2 Payments Made
Published October 27, 2020
During the first month of the signup period, the USDA approved more than $7 billion in the second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Through CFAP 2, USDA is making $14 billion of assistance available to farmers and ranchers. Iowa…Pacific Ethanol Moves Away From the Fuel Market
Published October 27, 2020
Pacific Ethanol is changing its name to reflect its shift away from fuel ethanol. The California-based company will now be known as PEIX.O. The focus will now be on consumer products, like specialty alcohols for alcoholic beverages and sanitizers.