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Kukowski to Serve on ASA Executive Committee
Published December 21, 2023
Strathcona, Minnesota farmer Jim Kukowski was elected to the American Soybean Association Executive Committee during the ASA December board meeting in St. Louis, Missouri. Kukowski says this is a unique opportunity for northern Minnesota farmer. “There’s never been anybody from…Limited Impact for Northern Plains for Now
Published December 21, 2023
The closing of two international border rail crossings between the U.S. and Mexico has not had much of an impact for the Northern Plains yet. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says that will change if…Sustainable Cattle Production
Published December 21, 2023
Capturing ammonia from cattle manure and producing clean sustainable renewable energy and organic fertilizers is the mission of Bion Environmental Technologies. Bion CEO Bill O’Neill said the company is taking the negatives in cattle production and turning them into sustainable,…Custom Harvesters Worry Over H-2A Rules
Published December 21, 2023
Finding labor is the biggest challenge faced by members of U.S. Custom Harvesters Inc. USCHI Secretary Mark Anderson points to the struggles with the H-2A program. “We’re running into a lot of regulatory issues there,” said Anderson. “We’re either going…Ag Coalition Seeks Reopening of Eagle Pass, El Paso Ports of Entry
Published December 21, 2023
The Agricultural Transportation Working Group is asking for the immediate reopening of the El Paso and Eagle Pass railroad crossings. In a letter to the Office of Homeland Security, this coalition said this closure is impacting the supply chain and…Kamieth to Succeed Brudermueller at BASF
Published December 21, 2023
Markus Kamieth will take over as BASF’s CEO in April, succeeding Martin Brudermueller. Kamieth is a member of the BASF board of directors. Chief Technology Officer Melanie Maas-Brunner, who was a finalist for the position, announced she will not renew…Cost of Production Helps Determine Marketing Plan
Published December 20, 2023
University of Minnesota Extension Crops Economist Ed Usset wants farmers to know their production costs, “That’s your first step. It gives you an idea of where you want to start,” said Usset. Futures prices are below average production costs. “I…Moving on from El Nino
Published December 20, 2023
El Nino has peaked. World Weather Incorporated Sr. Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner says effects have not been as drastic as expected. Forecasts predicted very dry weather in tropic areas causing futures for commodities like sugar and cocoa move higher. “In…SDCGA Welcomes E15 Development
Published December 20, 2023
The EPA has submitted its final rule for year-round sales of E15 in eight Midwestern states to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review. South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director DaNita Murray says OMB has 90…