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Odessa Attacked by Drones
Published September 26, 2022
The Ukrainian port city of Odessa was hit with another drone strike overnight. This is the latest in a series of Russian airstrikes to Odessa in recent days. Russia is adding 300,000 troops to its military force in Ukraine and…Honorary Membership
Published September 26, 2022
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association has recognized Nancy Jo Bateman, Fred Helbling and Jeff Schafer with honorary membership. Bateman is the longtime executive director of the North Dakota Beef Commission and ranches were her husband at New Salem. Helbling has…Environmental Stewardship Recognized
Published September 26, 2022
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association presented its Environmental Stewardship Award to Bartholomay Kattle Kompany of Sheldon, North Dakota. This is a diversified crop and cow-calf operation with a focus on soil health. Keith Bartholomay also mentors other cattle producers about…Corteva to Acquire Symborg
Published September 26, 2022
Corteva has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Symborg. The Spanish company has a portfolio the includes biostimulants and biofertilizers. This deal is part of Corteva’s plan to develop its expertise with biologicals.Senate Ag Committee to Vote on Pending Nominations
Published September 26, 2022
The Senate Agriculture Committee will vote on the pending USDA and Farm Credit Administration nominees tomorrow. The timing will be in conjunction with floor votes. The three individuals being considered include USDA Under Secretary of Trade Alexis Taylor, Farm Credit…Correction
Published September 26, 2022
In last week's edition of FarmNetNews, a story on supply chain issues contained an error in the name of Chris Wharam of Wilbur Ellis.Western Legacy Considers WY Location
Published September 25, 2022
Cheyenne, Wyoming Mayor Patrick Collins suggests his city is being considered for the $1.1 billion Western Legacy meat packing plant. Western Legacy was targeting Rapid City, but the developer behind the Black Hills Industrial Center said there is not enough…FNC’s Dickhut to Retire
Published September 25, 2022
Farmers National Company Senior Vice President of Real Estate Operations Randy Dickhut is retiring at the end of the week. Dickhut has been with FNC for over 20 years. Western Area Sales Manager Paul Schadegg will succeed Dickhut.Columbia Grain Acquires Grafton Farmers Co-op
Published September 23, 2022
Columbia Grain International acquired the Grafton Farmers Co-op Grain Company in Grafton, North Dakota. "We look at this as a very lucrative position to be in because it really accents our business operation at Crystal and Minto where we were…