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Governors Make Request for Biofuels COVID-19 Relief
Published May 28, 2020
On behalf of the Governor’s Biofuels Coalition, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sent a letter to Congressional leadership, asking them include biofuels in the next COVID-19 relief package. According to the letter, nearly three-quarters of…Positive Move in the Weekly Ethanol Numbers
Published May 28, 2020
The weekly ethanol production numbers showed a slight gain. According to Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn, that is a hopeful sign. "If plants were only shut down for one month or a month and a half,…Titan Machinery Reports 1Q Income
Published May 28, 2020
West Fargo-based Titan Machinery reports first quarter revenues of $310 million. That compares to $278 million in the same quarter last year. Equipment and parts sales were up over last year. Revenues in the agriculture segment were up nearly 26…Be Alert for Cutworm Damage
Published May 28, 2020
As soil temps warm up, the newly emerged crops are susceptible to cutworms. North Dakota State University Extension Entomologist Jan Knodel is advising farmers to routinely scout fields for cutworm feeding injury. "You may see cut plants or defoliation." Treatment…Canola Traders Monitor Meng Wanzhou Court Case
Published May 28, 2020
A Vancouver court case has implications for trade relations between the U.S., Canada and China. The judge has ruled the extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou will continue. Meng was detained over a year ago by Canadian authorities at…Ag Finance Bill Signed into Law
Published May 28, 2020
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed the supplemental ag finance bill. It includes funding for farm safety and mental health. There are grants for meat processors effected by COVID-19 and money for the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Lab to…Richert Joins MN State FFA Officer Team
Published May 28, 2020
There has been a change in the Minnesota State FFA officer team. Noah Richert of Springfield is the new state secretary. Due to an unforeseen conflict, Mackenzie Craig of Alexandria chose to resign.PlantPlus Foods: New Joint Venture Launched
Published May 28, 2020
ADM has a new joint venture with a Brazilian food processing company to market meat alternative products in North America and South America. Marfrig is one of the world’s largest beef producers and will have a 70 percent ownership stake…MN Corn Matters
Published May 27, 2020
There is coronavirus assistance available for corn growers through USDA. Find out more from Minnesota Corn Growers Association Past President Brian Thalmann in Corn Matters.