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From AFBF to Smithfield Foods
Published September 1, 2022
Ray Atkinson is the new director of external communications for Smithfield Foods. Previously, Atkinson was the director of communications for the American Farm Bureau Federation.Syngenta Promotes Whaley
Published September 1, 2022
Linda Arnold Whaley is the new head of communications for Syngenta Seeds and its global and North American divisions. Whaley joined Syngenta in 2019 after working for Monsanto, Bayer and BASF.Ukraine on Pace to Match Exports
Published August 31, 2022
According to a Reuters report, Ukraine is on course to ship nearly as much grain this month as it did before the Russian invasion in February. Ukraine is set to export as much as four million metric tons of ag…An Impressive Sunflower Crop
Published August 31, 2022
With the crusted soils, emergence was a worry for sunflowers at Fosston, Minnesota this spring. The crop pushed through and is now thriving. “The stand is great, the flowers themselves look tremendous and the head size is really impressive,” reports…Corn Standing Well in Grand Forks Area
Published August 31, 2022
The RRFN Crop Tour, presented by Pioneer, made a stop west of Grand Forks Wednesday. “The early planted corn is looking really good and we’ll probably need another two to three weeks for that,” said Mike Stenvold of Stenvold Ag…“Worst IDC Year I’ve Ever Seen’
Published August 31, 2022
It is a busy time in the central Red River Valley with spring wheat being harvested and beets being lifted for the pre-pile. Thanks to a late planting season, the corn and soybeans in the area will need more time.…House Ag Leader Talks Farm Bill at Farm Progress
Published August 31, 2022
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Glenn "GT" Thompson was at the Farm Progress Show discussing the next farm bill with state agricultural groups and farmers. "There's only one option in my mind in 2023; reauthorize the farm bill before the…Bigger Pie Needed for New Farm Bill
Published August 31, 2022
National Corn Growers Association First Vice President Harold Wolle says the organization is focusing on farm bill priorities. "Our mantra is to do no harm to crop insurance, that's the top priority." The Madelia, Minnesota farmer also emphasizes the importance…A Sneak Peek: USDA Support for Climate Smart Funding
Published August 31, 2022
Climate-smart agriculture is front-and-center at the USDA. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told attendees at the Farm Progress Show USDA initially planned to use $1 billion from the Commodity Credit Corporation to invest in climate-smart pilot projects. "We asked farmers, agribusinesses…