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Forum Topics: Successing Planning, Crop Insurance, Farm Policy, Farmland Values
Published August 31, 2025
During Big Iron, AgCountry Farm Credit Services is leading daily forums in the RRFN building. Topics include tax-smart retirement and succession planning, an MPCI update and farm policy. The AgCountry seminars begin at 11:30 AM during Big Iron. 'Farmland Update:…RRFN Forums Bring Big Voices to Big Iron
Published August 31, 2025
RRFN has a rock star line-up for its morning forums during the Big Iron Farm Show. On Tuesday, September 9, North Dakota State Climatologist Daryl Ritchison and South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards will outline the harvest weather outlook and…Industry-Leading Market Analysts to Share RRFN Stage
Published August 31, 2025
The Big Iron Farm and Construction Show begins in just over a week. The Red River Farm Network is proud to host an extensive schedule of forums in our building. Market outlook forums will be held at 1:30 daily. On…USW Names New Trade Policy Director
Published August 30, 2025
Ryan Olson has joined the staff of U.S. Wheat Associates as the director of trade policy. Most recently, Olson served as industry affairs manager at the U.S. Soybean Export Council.AURI Ag Innovations Podcast: the Protein Navigator
Published August 30, 2025
In this episode of the AURI Ag Innovation News podcast, we discuss the launch of the Protein Navigator. This new service is designed to help protein companies exploring our region find their footing and thrive. The Protein Navigator is a…Fertilizer Plant to be Built in Illinois
Published August 30, 2025
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Tuesday at the Farm Progress Show that Cronus Chemicals will invest over $2 billion to build a fertilizer plant in the state. The facility will produce 950,000 short tons of ammonia annually and employ 130…Agristo to Break Ground on $450 Million Potato Plant in Grand Forks
Published August 30, 2025
Agristo, a Belgium-based potato company, will soon break ground on its first North American processing plant in Grand Forks. Initial work is planned for late September or early October to get some construction done before the frost sets in. The…A Win for Area Potato Farmers
Published August 30, 2025
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring called the Agristo Grand Forks project a major win for farmers and the local economy. “They established the market, and now they want to provide for that market right here in North Dakota," said…Cattle Industry on Alert After Screwworm Detection
Published August 30, 2025
A human case of New World screwworm has been confirmed in the United States, raising concerns for the cattle industry. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall says the situation, while concerning, was not unexpected. “The CDC came into action,…