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Jacob Shapiro to Speak at Next 5 Years Conference
Published August 17, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is pleased to announce the opening keynote speaker for the upcoming Next 5 Years Conference is Jacob Shapiro. Shapiro is the partner and director of geopolitical analysis at Cognitive Investments, where he oversees geopolitical analysis and…New Irrigation Technology
Published August 17, 2023
New technologies are at work in the irrigation business to protect water and the environment. RDO Regional Farm Manager Tom Heyn referenced the use of static probes that provide soil moisture data every two inches down to three feet. There's…Anxiety Over the Future of Irrigation Business in Minnesota
Published August 17, 2023
During a drought, more reliance is placed on irrigation, increasing the chance to go over the permitted water allocation. Previously, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources had a tiered system for penalties, ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. Irrigators of Minnesota…A Matter of Parity
Published August 17, 2023
Senator Tina Smith visited Bejou, Minnesota farmer Mike Gunderson in his wheat field Wednesday to discuss the new farm bill. Crop insurance and additional funding for trade promotion were cited as farm bill priorities. Gunderson, who is president of the…Farm Bill Extension is Necessary
Published August 17, 2023
With only 12 days on the legislative calendar before the current farm bill expires, Minnesota Senator Tina Smith said an extension is expected. Smith said the Senate is farther along in the process and will likely to the lead in…Building a Workforce
Published August 17, 2023
The State of North Dakota has established a new way to address workforce shortages. An Office of Legal Immigration has been formed to assist in the recruitment and retention of foreign labor. This new office is part of the Commerce…New Processing Plant Coming to Mitchell, SD
Published August 17, 2023
High Plains Processing is moving forward with the development of a new multi-seed processing plant near Mitchell, South Dakota. This project is part of the South Dakota Soybean Processors organization. The new plant will have the capacity to process 35…Freedom Caucus Won’t Delay Farm Bill
Published August 17, 2023
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson does not expect the conservative Freedom Caucus to delay the new farm bill. However, Johnson said some of the most conservative members of Congress may push for cuts to farm bill spending, preventing the legislation…Vive Hires Global Business Development Director
Published August 17, 2023
Vive Crop Protection has announced the addition of Chris Garvey as its global business development director. Garvey has nearly 40 years of experience in the industrry, including time at Corteva Agriscience and Mycogen Seeds.