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Pork Checkoff Adds Two VPs to its Executive Team
Published November 19, 2019
The National Pork Board has added two new executives to its leadership team. Bryan Humphreys is the new vice president of producer, state and industry relations and Jacque Matsen is the vice president of strategic communications. Humphreys has been the…USB Appointments Announced
Published November 19, 2019
Forty-three individuals have been appointed to the United Soybean Board. For North Dakota, Pisek farmer Darren Kadlec was re-appointed for another three-year term. Matt Gast of Valley City and Ryan Richard of Horace are newly appointed to USB. Bill Zurn…Senator Westrom Holds Field Hearing in Crookston, Minnesota
Published November 18, 2019
The Minnesota Senate Agriculture, Rural Development and Housing Finance Committee held a field hearing in Crookston Friday morning. Chairman Torrey Westrom says it was a chance to hear firsthand what farmers are facing in northwestern Minnesota. "We're hearing about harvest…ACSC Shareholders Pay for Unharvested Acres
Published November 18, 2019
Due to a wet harvest season and early freezing temperatures, member-owners of American Crystal Sugar Company were unable to lift 118,000 acres of sugarbeets. To cover fixed costs, ACSC is requiring shareholders to pay nearly $350 for each unharvested acre.Ag Retailers Seeing Input Decision Delays
Published November 18, 2019
Mother Nature has not been kind to farmers this fall. Moisture levels and equipment repair bills are above the norm. East River LLP owner Tim Hoggarth says farmers are waiting to make their seed decisions for 2020. "I fully expect…Propane Problems Continue for Midwest Farmers
Published November 18, 2019
There continues to be a crunch for propane throughout much of the Midwest. The situation can be attributed to late planting across the United States and now a compressed harvest season. "On top of that it has been cold, so…Harvest and USMCA are Top Priorities for VanderWal
Published November 18, 2019
Volga, South farmer Scott VanderWal only planted half of his intended acres this past spring. This fall has been tough as well with snow and rain, but VanderWal is making harvest progress. "We've harvested most of the soybeans, but there…Angus Association CEO Visits with ND Cattlemen
Published November 18, 2019
From a polar vortex, to flooding, drought and fires, it has been a tough year for cattle producers across the United States. American Angus Association CEO Mark McCully recently visited with cattlemen about these challenges during the North Dakota Angus…Optimism for U.S. Beef and Pork Exports in 2020
Published November 18, 2019
Thirty farmers and ranchers have returned from a trip to Japan with the U.S. Meat Export Federation. The group met with buyers of U.S. meat products, as well as consumers. It was a timely trip with the signing of a…