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New Opportunities in Southeast Asia
Published November 5, 2023
Leaders from three state agriculture departments and 29 U.S. agribusinesses and organizations participated in a trade mission to Southeast Asia. South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources Hunter Roberts was part of that trip. During a press call, Roberts…Fall Moisture Welcome
Published November 5, 2023
At Warren, Minnesota, Bob Wimpfheimer finished his harvest season and avoided winter weather delays. “We were pretty fortunate early in the season to get decent moisture, but August turned extremely dry.” There was still some field work to be done,…Volatility in Butter Markets
Published November 4, 2023
Butter prices have moderated after reaching record highs. DairyVisor President Joe Spader says holiday demand has been the biggest support for the market. “There may be a shift in consumer buying patterns for butter, but it has definitely created some…Not Just Surviving, But Thriving
Published November 4, 2023
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing attended the Biden event at Northfield and was happy to hear the rural infrastructure announcement. “We’re all about helping rural communities thrive; we need those communities to be strong so we can raise…Rural Veterinary Clinics Face Uncertain Future
Published November 4, 2023
Labor is hard to find in the U.S. no matter the industry. Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam and Moorhead Senator Rob Kupec recently met with University of Minnesota veterinary medicine students. Rural areas are facing extreme vet shortages…Grain Keeps Moving When Combines Stall
Published November 4, 2023
Corn is still standing in the Ulen, Minnesota area. “We did fill up on corn ahead of the storm, but we have trains coming," said Randy Zimmerman, grain merchandiser, West Central Ag Services. "We should be good through mid-November for…Harvest Progress Varies in Fergus Falls Area
Published November 4, 2023
Weather has been a challenge in the Fergus Falls area this fall. “There’s still some soybeans that need to be combined yet and they’re definitely damp," said Gaylen Affield. "There’s quite a bit of corn out there, but then again…The Waiting Game
Published November 4, 2023
In southwestern North Dakota, harvest is stalled until snow melts off the crop. High yields still wait in the field. Harlan Klien, who farms at Elgin, said this has been the best crop he can remember during his farming career.…Mississippi River Avoids Major Closures
Published November 4, 2023
Water levels of the Mississippi River have reached record lows for the second year in a row. CHS Global Grain & Processing Manager of Barge Freight Ben Doane was part of a webinar hosted by the Northern Crops Institute. The…