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Ethanol Industry Groups Join Carbon Alliance
Published July 24, 2023
The newly formed American Carbon Alliance has added three major ethanol organizations to its coalition. The American Coalition for Ethanol, Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association will help bring attention to the benefits of carbon capture technology. The American…BASF Showcase Plot Tour
Published July 24, 2023
During the BASF Showcase Plot Tour, the company's dry bean portfolio was highlighted. Find a series of videos from the tour on RRFN's Twitter feed. BASF's Henry Steinberger is featured in this update.What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published July 24, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the weather forecast remains the main driver in the grain market. "We're also seeing Russia continuing to lob missles at…Nutrien Hires Murray
Published July 24, 2023
Patrick Murray is the new Midwest director of state government and industry affairs for Nutrien. Murray previously worked for the Minnesota Crop Production Retailers Association and Minnesota AgriGrowth Council.Hearing Scheduled for Federal Order Reform
Published July 24, 2023
USDA has scheduled a national hearing to review federal milk marketing orders for August 23 near Indianapolis. Thirty proposals were submitted and 21 are in the scope of the hearing. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Associated…August is Soybean Aphid Season
Published July 24, 2023
According to a weekly report from University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae, soybean aphids are starting to move. The population is similar last year at this time and close to the long-term average. MacRae said soybean aphid populations tend…A Shrinking Cow Herd
Published July 24, 2023
The U.S. beef cow herd is at its smallest level since 1971. According to the semi-annual cattle inventory report, there were 29.4 million beef cows as of July 1. That’s down nearly three percent from a year ago and reflects…Putin: Grain Deal Fell Short
Published July 24, 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin claims the Black Sea Grain Initiative fell short of its humanitarian purpose and that’s the reason Russia did not renew the grain deal. In an article published early today, Putin said Russia will have a record…Russia Ramps Up Attack on Ukrainian Grain Infrastructure
Published July 24, 2023
After quitting the Black Sea grain deal, Russia has targeted Ukrainian ports on a nearly daily basis. Russian drones attacked the Ukrainian port infrastructure on the Danube River overnight. Grain storage facilities were destroyed in the attack. The port city…