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Brazil Capturing More Market Share
Published March 19, 2024
The U.S. and Brazil are the two biggest exporters of soybeans in the world. For many years, both countries exported a comparable amount of beans to China. That gap has now widened in Brazil's favor. According to NDSU Crop Economist…A Long Road Ahead for Ranchers Impacted by TX Wildfires
Published March 19, 2024
The Texas wildfires that burned over a million acres and killed over 7,000 cattle are finally contained, but the impact on producers will persist. "That's where our focus needs to be," said National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Vice President of Government…Agricult-HER: Marsha Van Laere
Published March 19, 2024
Marsha Van Laere is the Northern Plains sales representative for Gowan. When Marsha started in ag retail, there weren't many women in those roles. "There were many times I was one of just a handful of females at the meetings,…Certis Biologicals Expands Fungicide Lineup
Published March 19, 2024
Certis Biologicals has acquired multiple assets from AgBiome, including Howler and Theia fungicides. Certis Biologicals is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui and Company and has a portfolio of more than 40 products to control pests, crop disease and weeds.Deere, Kinze, Ag Leader Collaboration Announced
Published March 19, 2024
A deal is in place making it easier for farmers to integrate equipment and technology offerings from John Deere, Kinze Manufacturing and Ag Leader Technology. With the agreement, farmers with Kinze and Ag Leader planting and display products can include…Ag Comittee Considers Additional AGRI Funds
Published March 19, 2024
The Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a bill to increase funding for the state’s Agricultural, Growth, and Innovation program. AGRI supports numerous programs, including biofuels infrastructure, crop research, meat processing and county fair grants. Without this funding bump, Minnesota Department of…Sorenson to Lead MAWG/MWRPC
Published March 19, 2024
Brian Sorenson has been selected as the new executive director for the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council and Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers. "I've been connected with farming, especially wheat farming, my whole life and it's a passion I've always…Walz Unveils Supplemental Budget Proposal
Published March 19, 2024
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is out with his supplemental budget proposal. The $226 million budget includes $16 million to support ambulance service in rural Minnesota, which has faced severe funding and staffing shortfalls. For agriculture, the Walz budget recommendation includes…A Possible Labeling Change for Animal Health Products
Published March 19, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration is proposing new regulations to provide more predictable labeling for the medications used for animals. This also includes the medication used in feed products.