US-UK Trade Talks Underway
The United States and United Kingdom will return to the bargaining table in mid-June. Agriculture was part of the trade negotiations in early May and will be part of the ongoing discussions.
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Hollinrake to Oversee Syngenta’s Global Seeds Strategy
Syngenta has appointed David Hollinrake as the head of its global seeds strategy. Since 2017, Hollinrake has been the regional director for North America Seeds. Previously, Hollinrake had business development and sales/marketing roles at Bayer and Monsanto. Justin Wolfe, who…
A New President/CEO for BIO
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization has appointed Michelle McMurray-Heath as its next president and chief executive officer. McMurray-Heath has been in a senior leadership role at Johnson & Johnson since 2014. During a portion of the Obama Administration, McMurray-Heath was at…
Animal Agriculture Alliance Adds Solis to Staff
Emily Solis has joined the Animal Agriculture Alliance as its communications specialist. Most recently, Solis was the communications manager for the Maryland Farm Bureau.
Howell Takes Trader PhD Job
Delaney Howell has joined Trader PhD as the director of marketing and media engagement. Howell has been the host for the PBS ‘Market to Market’ program. Trader PhD is an agricultural marketing company offering analysis and advisory services.
No Bonding Bill Means Special Session Ahead for MN
The Minnesota legislative session wrapped up at midnight on Sunday, May 17 with unfinished business. A bonding bill still needs to be accomplished. A special session is expected in mid-June to address the legislation. "In a democracy and the way…
“Don’t Give Up” on Crop Marketing
Weather and low commodity prices are just a couple, of the many, factors impacting farmers’ decisions right now. While some have started planting the 2020 crop, others have yet to turn a wheel. Based at Stephen, Minnesota, Northland Community and…
Final HOS Rule Released
The Department of Transportation has released a final Hours-of-Service rule. The revised rule includes increased safety and flexibility for break rules, along with sleeper-berth and adverse driving conditions exceptions. Additionally, the maximum on-duty period for commercial drivers was lengthened from…
Lawmakers, FEMA Assess Wrecked Roads in Stutsman County, ND
Extremely wet conditions have caused soils to remain saturated and excessive water run-off, causing damage to county, township, and city roads in Stutsman County. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, along with state Senator Terry Wanzek and Representative Craig Headland,…
Pioneer Agronomy Update
The forecast has improved, but cold, wet conditions have had a significant influence on planting progress in the Northern Plains. Pioneer field agronomist Larry Lunder says there continues to be a lot of indecision about acreage. "It is almost a…
