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Soy Checkoff Finding Uses for Soy Meal
Published April 4, 2024
The United Soybean Board held a recent board meeting to discuss the use of soy checkoff dollars and to start presenting proposals for their 2025 budget. Board Treasurer Brent Gatton says that finding other options to help move the soybean…NDSU Hosts Ag Industry Roundtable Discussion
Published April 4, 2024
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and Ag industry leaders gathered at NDSU this week to discuss plans for a new Agriculture Policy Research Center at the university. Senator Hoeven helped secure $2 million in funding for the new facility…$1.5 Billion Available for Conservation
Published April 4, 2024
During a stop in Mankato, Minnesota, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the availability of $1.5 billion in Regional Conservation Partnership Program funds for this fiscal year. Proposals must be submitted to USDA by July 2. The RCPP is designed to…Cost-Price Squeeze Influences Farm Attitudes
Published April 3, 2024
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer showed an increase in farmer sentiment in March. Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Dr. Jim Mintert said he believes interest rate expectations have changed. The number of farmers worried about lower…HPAI Reviewed in Ag Committee
Published April 3, 2024
Following the recent confirmation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in dairy cattle, goats and a person, the Minnesota House Agriculture Committee got an update on the virus. Minnesota Board of Animal Health Executive Director Dr. Brian Hoefs said the agency…Hardy and Slaubaugh Elected to NDWC
Published April 3, 2024
Don Hardy of Beach and Glendon Slaubaugh of Rugby have been elected to the North Dakota Wheat Commission. Their terms begin July 1.Red Meat Exports Impact on 2023 Corn and Soybeans
Published April 3, 2024
The U.S. Meat Export Federation has released a report showing an economic impact of 14.6 percent per bushel of corn in 2023 by red meat exports. The Juday Group founder Dave Juday explains. “Red meat exports that both beef and…Indian Government Asks Traders to Hold Off on New Crop Wheat
Published April 3, 2024
The Indian government has asked traders to avoid buying new-crop wheat from local farmers. Following drought in 2022 and 2023, the government-run Food Corporation of India depleted its reserves and is still working to replenish its supply. The FCI is…NDSU Peltier Complex On Track for June Opening
Published April 3, 2024
Construction of the NDSU Peltier Complex is on schedule. Vice President of Agricultural Affairs Greg Lardy said the new building will offer a more collaborative environment. The facility will include "our cereal science, food science, meat science programs, the Northern…