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Register for NCI Market Update Webinar
Published September 28, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting a Market Update: Weather Edition webinar Wednesday at 8 AM. This webinar will feature Daryl Ritchison, director, North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network, who will be presenting on the current weather trends and predictions for…Foreign Farmland Purchases Under Scrutiny
Published September 28, 2023
Foreign ownership of U.S. farmland is being described as a threat to national security. At a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, South Dakota Senator John Thune said USDA should have a larger role in overseeing foreign ownership of farmland. Earlier in…ADM & Syngenta Sign MOU
Published September 28, 2023
Archer Daniels Midland and Syngenta have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on scaling research and commercialization of low carbon-intensity next-generation oilseeds, such as camelina. This effort is designed to meet the demand for biofuels and other sustainably-sourced products.Anhydrous Values Push Higher, Other Fertilizer Prices Decline
Published September 28, 2023
Most retail fertilizer prices are dropping with one major exception. During the third week of September, the average retail price for anhydrous was $763 per ton. That’s 21 percent higher than a month ago. Three fertilizer categories had a significant…Canada Offers Citizenship for Skilled Ag Talent
Published September 28, 2023
Canada’s immigration policy has been changed to ease the labor shortage. People within specific career categories are given priority and now have a streamlined path to permanent residence. The first round of invitations is going out to skilled people with…Barge Traffic Hampered by Low Water Levels
Published September 28, 2023
Due to low water levels on the lower Mississippi River, new draft and tow-size restrictions have been implemented for barge traffic. American Commercial Barge Line is reporting parts of the river channel are down to nine feet. Delays of 48-to-72…Checkoff Amendment Defeated
Published September 27, 2023
A large group of livestock, crop and forestry groups sent a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in opposition to Indiana Representative Spartz’s anti-checkoff amendment. The amendment was ultimately defeated. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Director of Government Affairs Tanner…Pipeline Project Highlighted at Local Farmers Union Meeting
Published September 27, 2023
McIntosh County Farmers Union held its annual meeting in Ashley, North Dakota and the proposed carbon pipeline was part of the discussion. President Brandon Meidinger, who is a sixth-generation farmer, described the pipeline as very disruptive to agricultural practices. "You…MN Beef Update
Published September 27, 2023
Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt talks about a recent trade trip to South Korea and Japan in this week's Minnesota Beef Update.