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Untimely Passing of MGEX CEO Mark Bagen Announced
Published April 18, 2024
Minneapolis Grain Exchange CEO Mark Bagen has died. Bagen began his career with MGEX in 1987 and was appointed president/CEO in 2005. In 2020, Bagen oversaw the acquisition of MGEX by Miami International Holdings and continued to lead MGEX until…California Rule Threatens Supply Chain
Published April 18, 2024
A bipartisan group of senators, including North Dakota Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, are asking the Environmental Protection Agency to reject a rule from the California Air Resources Board. CARB’s goal is to convert the national railroad fleet to…Update Made to Draft Herbicide Strategy
Published April 18, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency has published an update to its upcoming Herbicide Strategy. This is a requirement under the Endangered Species Act. The latest information is not as severe as the draft strategy released last summer. It calls for improved…China Steel Tariffs Facing a Big Bump
Published April 18, 2024
Trade between the United States and China may be taking a new turn. President Biden is calling for a significant increase in tariffs on imported Chinese steel and aluminum. This tariff would go from 7.5 percent to 25 percent. That’s…Ag Innovator of the Year Named
Published April 18, 2024
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute named Eiynck Farms of Mahnomen County as its Ag Innovator of the Year. Eiynck Farms developed a process to produce oat groats, which are used primarily for the pet food market.USDA Communicating to Trade Partners About Bovine Influenza
Published April 17, 2024
During a Senate Committee on Appropriations meeting, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said USDA has made a concerted effort to reach out to trading partners about Bovine Influenza A Virus in dairy cattle. "We've seen very little restriction if you will. There's…Hansen Seeks Corn Ban on DNR/State Land
Published April 17, 2024
One provision in the Minnesota House Environmental and Natural Resources budget bill would prohibit the growing of corn on public lands. During Tuesday’s hearing, State Representative Steven Jacob said there is overwhelming opposition to this language and asked Chairman Rick…Endres to Retire
Published April 17, 2024
North Dakota State University Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Greg Endres will retire on May 1. Endres began his Extension career as an assistant ag agent in Ramsey County in 1983. After time in Rolette County, Endres has been in his…Additional Label for Dry Lot Cattle Production
Published April 17, 2024
Zoetis has received an expanded label approval from FDA for its Synovex Choice product. Synovex Choice is designed to increase the rate of gain in growing beef steers and heifers in dry lot production. A new implant, Synovex Primer, will…