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Proposition 12 Takes Effect Over the Weekend.
Published January 7, 2022
The law sets minimum space requirements for farm animals and prohibits the sale of meat from animals in housing that don’t meet its specifications. It’s expected to have major impacts on the pork industry and could affect prices. A petition…Argentina Extends Beef Export Suspension
Published January 7, 2022
Argentina has extended its suspension of exports on some beef cuts with little international demand until the end of 2023, a measure previously agreed with the sector. The government approved of the decision and said the measures would contribute to…Frustration Seen Over AFBF Rules Committee Decision
Published January 7, 2022
Policy development is at the heart of the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting, but there is some consternation over possible changes for the delegate session. "Depending on the report from the rules committee is received by the delegates once…Former UM Extension Educator Passes
Published January 7, 2022
Funeral services will be held Tuesday in Warren, Minnesota for former University of Minnesota Extension Educator Bill Craig. Craig, 67, was a regional Extension educator for 14 years focusing on risk management. Craig spent another six years as an Extension…Summers Manufacturing Announces Key Hire
Published January 7, 2022
Matthew Volkmar is the new director of sales and marketing for Summers Manufacturing. Most recently, Volkmar was a territory manager and director of key accounts for a Canadian equipment manufacturer.MN Approves Transfer of Power Line to Rainbow Energy
Published January 7, 2022
The sale of the Coal Creek Station to Rainbow Energy Center LLC has cleared its final regulatory hurdle. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved the transfer of Coal Creek’s high-voltage transmission line from Great River Energy to Nexus Line, a…SBA Takes Input on Navigable Waters Rule
Published January 7, 2022
The American Farm Bureau Federation was represented in a Small Business Administration listening session about the proposal to repeal and replace the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. AFBF Senior Congressional Relations Director Courtney Briggs said it is important that agriculture’s side…AgRural Reduces Brazilian Soybean Crop Estimate
Published January 7, 2022
The Brazilian consulting firm, AgRural, is forecasting a 133.4 million ton soybean crop. That’s down from a previous forecast of 145 million tons and last year’s record crop of 137 million tons. La Nina and a dry weather pattern are…Another CEO Transition for Nutrien
Published January 7, 2022
Mayo Schmidt has resigned his position as Nutrien's president and cheif executive officer after just eight months on the job. Nutrien Executive Vice President and CEO of Potash Ken Seitz has been named the interim CEO. Seitz has been with…