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Electric Tractor Makes Debut at FPS
Published August 28, 2023
New Holland Agriculture is introducing the first all-electric utility tractor with autonomous features. The T4 Electric Power tractor will be on display at the Farm Progress Show and available in 2024.Rising Diesel Fuel Prices
Published August 28, 2023
Diesel fuel futures rose nearly two-and-a-half percent this past week, reaching levels not seen since the end of January. This the ninth straight week of price increases. That’s a trend that hasn’t happened since 1978. The sharp increase in diesel…Cabinet Secretary in Beijing
Published August 28, 2023
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is in China to discuss trade and economic issues. Raimondo is the third cabinet secretary to travel to Beijing this summer. These visits precede a meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi in November.Walz Promotes Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Published August 28, 2023
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sent a letter to the editor to media outlets, highlighting the efforts to grow the sustainable aviation fuel industry. Minnesota has a new tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel. Walz also touted crop-based biofuels to reduce…A Different Mindset
Published August 27, 2023
The dramatic ups and downs in the corn market may be in the rearview mirror for a while. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says that requires a different mindset. "There's farmers that had a cost of production of…Well Grounded
Published August 27, 2023
In the latest Well Grounded podcast, Jaysen Menke from Acres and Shares and Randy Koenen from RRFN visit with Wells Fargo Chief Agricultural Economist Michael Swanson. Rising interest rates and a changing farm economy will eventually influence farmland values. "So…Bids Being Taken at ND’s First Soybean Crush Plant
Published August 27, 2023
Green Bison Soy Processing is ready to process this year’s soybean crop. The Spiritwood, North Dakota facility will have the capacity to process 150,000 bushels of soybeans per day. "We're expecting for the first soybeans to be delivered to Spiritwood…RRFN Hosts Crop Tour This Week
Published August 26, 2023
The annual Red River Farm Network Crop Tour, presented by Pioneer, is happening this week. The RRFN team will travel throughout North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. We will be joined by agronomic experts from Pioneer to gain a perspective on…Pro Farmer Confirms Lower Yields
Published August 26, 2023
After wrapping up its annual tour, Pro Farmer is estimating U.S. corn production at 14.9 billion bushels with an average yield of 172 bushels per acre. That compares to the August USDA forecast of 15.1 billion bushels and an average…