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Sustainable Ag Coalition Supports Conservation, Crop Insurance Changes
Published February 21, 2024
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition is out with a new farm policy report. The report said over 60 percent of farm program payments went to farmers in ten states, including North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota. Policy recommendations include means…Soybean Sector’s Carbon Footprint Shrinks
Published February 21, 2024
The United Soybean Board and National Oilseed Processors Association have released a new Life Cycle Assessment of the U.S. soybean industry. The study found the soybean industry’s carbon footprint declined significantly from 2015-to-2021. That includes a 19 percent decline for…Amping Up Cybersecurity at U.S. Ports
Published February 21, 2024
The Biden Administration is taking steps to prevent cyber attacks on U.S. ports. There’s mandatory reporting of all cyber incidents for all ships and facilities. The Coast Guard is adopting new cybersecurity measures for the nearly 80 percent of the…Warm Winter Impact on Migration and HPAI
Published February 20, 2024
The last confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Minnesota was found in October. State Veterinarian Dr. Brian Hoefs told the Minnesota Senate Ag Committee the Board of Animal Health is still ready for any outbreak that may occur…CropLife America Selects New President/CEO
Published February 20, 2024
CropLife America has named Alexandra Dunn as its new president and chief executive officer. Most recently, Dunn was with the Baker Botts LLP international law firm where she worked on pesticide issues, water quality and environmental justice. From 2019-to-2021, Dunn…MOU Signed Between U.S., Canada, Mexico Meat Sectors
Published February 20, 2024
The North American Meat Institute, which is the largest trade organization for U.S. meatpackers, has signed a memorandum of understanding with its counterparts in Mexico and Canada to improve trade. The groups agreed to work together to address foreign animal…RRV Beet Industry Remains Strong
Published February 20, 2024
According to VERAX Commodities Vice President of Sales and Marketing Pedro Figueroa, the sugar cooperatives in the Red River Valley have continued to invest in facilities. Figueroa cites the region's dependence on sugarbeet production compared to other parts of the…Mexican Demand for Sugar Buffers Record U.S. Supply
Published February 20, 2024
Domestic sugar supplies are at record levels. CSC Sugar Market Strategist Chris Bergin credits the large beet crop that was harvested this past fall. "However, if we take into account beginning stocks, it's not the largest quantity of total available beet…Estate Planning Takes on Greater Significance
Published February 20, 2024
The Census of Agriculture reaffirmed the trend toward larger farms. Farmers National Company Senior Vice President Matt Gunderson says the Census is generating a lot of discussion. "It's creating a conversation within production agriculture and internally in terms of what does…