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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…Climate Change the Focus of Latest ND Poll
Published February 20, 2024
North Dakota opinions about climate change vary widely. A new poll conducted by the North Dakota News Cooperative found 43 percent of voters see climate change as a serious problem, while 34 percent do not. Eighty-five percent of the respondents…Keep Your Pencils Sharp
Published February 19, 2024
Mitchell Livestock Marketing Field Representative Lanning Edwards expects cattle numbers to continue to decline. “People that would normally background their calves have sold them already,” said Edwards. For those considering expanding herds or entering the cattle business, Edwards says it’s…The Survey Says
Published February 19, 2024
An annual USDA consumer survey shows strong support by consumers for plant-based products. At the USDA Ag Outlook, Plant-Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck highlighted some of the findings from the survey, pointing to strong plant-based product purchase numbers.…Czech Farmers Join European Protests
Published February 19, 2024
Hundreds of Czech farmers have joined Poland, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy in protests to fight low prices, high costs, cheap imports, and the European Union’s Green Deal. Farmers have disrupted traffic outside the Agriculture Ministry in downtown Prague with…Farm and Food Book Week
Published February 19, 2024
This is Minnesota Ag in the Classroom Farm and Food Book Week. Guests are reading to classrooms throughout the state over a Zoom platform. In addition, the MAITC staff is facilitating a question-and-answer session. On Thursday, Red River Farm Network…Avoid Unforced Errors
Published February 19, 2024
A transitional market is difficult for everyone. Consus Ag Consulting Partner Angie Setzer says it is hard to sell $6 corn when you’ve sold $7 or $8 corn. The recent markets gave farmers a false sense of security. "For me, working…