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Hebrink Successor Named
Published September 27, 2022
Jase Wagner has been selected as Compeer Financial’s next president and CEO. Wagner will succeed Rod Hebrink when he retires in January. Wagner is the cooperative’s current chief financial officer.August Cattle on Feed Report as Expected
Published September 26, 2022
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.3 million head on September 1, 2022. According to USDA's National Ag Statistics Service, the inventory is…USDA Under Secretary for Trade Gets Hearing
Published September 26, 2022
The nominee for USDA Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs Alexis Taylor had a confirmation hearing in the Senate Agriculture Committee last week. During Thursday’s hearing, lawmakers asked Taylor about new and existing trade deals. Minnesota Senator Amy…Federal Government Takes Action to Spur Competition and Protect Producers
Published September 26, 2022
The White House is taking steps to improve competition in the meatpacking business. USDA will publish proposed rules within the Packers and Stockyards Act to protect farmers and ranchers from abuse. There’s also $15 million being made available for the…Fielding Questions: A Focus on Farm Safety
Published September 26, 2022
In the latest Fielding Questions podcast from AgCountry Farm Credit Services, we hear from Progressive Agriculture Foundation President/CEO Brian Kuhl about the hands-on, interactive, fun farm safety day programs. Hear more.AURI Update
Published September 26, 2022
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute is launching an Ag Innovation News podcast. Hear more about it in the latest AURI update.Canola Minute
Published September 26, 2022
In the latest Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman talks about U.S. canola imports.MFU Minute
Published September 26, 2022
The Minnesota Farmers Union attended the National Farmers Union Fly-In in September. Hear more about it in the latest MFU Minute.MN Wheat Minute
Published September 26, 2022
Minnesota Wheat continues their work on the on-farm research trials. Yields vary with higher protein levels, depending on the location. Hear more in the latest MN Wheat Minute.