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Putin Criticizes Humanitarian Grain Lane
Published September 7, 2022
During a speech to the Eastern Economic Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin blasted the grain deal that was put together by Turkey and the United Nations to safely export grain through the Black Sea Region. Putin claims importers are cheating,…HPAI Decision Impacts Hunters
Published September 7, 2022
USDA has banned the importation of ducks and geese harvested by American hunters in Canada. The decision was made to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Ducks Unlimited is calling this a “disturbing development” and is asking USDA…Growing a Global Market for Fries
Published September 7, 2022
Lamb Weston plans to build a French fry manufacturing plant in Argentina. Lamb Weston President Tom Werner said this decision demonstrates the company’s confidence in the growing global market for frozen French fries. The plant will produce 200 million pounds…ND Court Rules on Township Issue
Published September 7, 2022
The North Dakota Farm Bureau is reporting on a legal victory. In a ruling made earlier this summer, the court determined Howes Township went beyond its authority in imposing restrictions on large livestock operations. NDFB President Daryl Lies said this…NASS to Review Acreage Data
Published September 7, 2022
USDA plans to review planted and harvested acreage data for corn, soybeans and sugarbeets as it prepares for the September crop production report. If changes are justified, the National Agricultural Statistics Service will publish updated acreage estimates in the September…UPL Promotes Frank to CEO
Published September 7, 2022
UPL Corporation has appointed Mike Frank as the CEO of its global crop protection business. Frank joined UPL earlier this year as the president and chief operating officer for UPL's crop protection division. Before that, Frank was the executive vice…Investigating ND’s Clean Energy Potential
Published September 7, 2022
Sumitomo Corporation of Americas has signed a memorandum of understanding with the State of North Dakota to explore clean energy projects. The areas of interest include sustainable aviation fuel supply chain development, carbon capture, hydrogen and ammonia supply chain development…MN Corn Staff Adds Boelk
Published September 6, 2022
Barbara Boelk is the new senior communications director for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Most recently, Boelk had a similar role with Taco Johns International.Reliability Still a Struggle
Published September 6, 2022
Earlier this year, rail service was backed up for weeks in the Dakotas and Minnesota. North Dakota Wheat Commission Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson says the railroads still aren’t close to where they need to be when it comes…