U.S. Officials Say ‘Not a Trade War’ Between U.S. and China

Published May 7, 2018

Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls spent time in China and Japan this past week. While on the trip, Kohls spoke with the Red River Farm Network, saying the relationship between the U.S. and China is sensitive. “We…

Ethanol Industry Seeks Year-Round E-15 Sales, Clarity

Published May 7, 2018

Another White House meeting on the Renewable Fuel Standard is on the calendar. On Tuesday, lawmakers will meet again with President Trump. National Farmers Union Biofuels Advisor Anne Steckel says this is the fourth and likely final meeting. “The way…

ANIMART Centralizes Beef Business in North Central Region

Published May 7, 2018

ANIMART will concentrate its Stockmen's Supply business in Mandan, North Dakota with all services at the West Fargo location transitioning to Mandan by June 30. Tammy Johnson, DVM, will continue to operate in West Fargo and provide companion animal veterinary…

Every Penny Counts

Published May 7, 2018

The planting season is off to a good start, but it’s not too early to be thinking about harvest equipment. Crary Industries west region manager Michael Erickson says early-order equipment discounts should be a consideration. "Right now, every penny counts."…

Bayer AG Updates Crop Science Leadership

Published May 7, 2018

As Monsanto shares updates on changes to their Executive Leadership Team, Bayer also announces their new Executive Leadership Team for the Crop Science Division. President of Bayer’s Crop Science Division, Liam Condon, will lead the new Executive Leadership Team. Monsanto’s…

NAFTA Talks Resume

Published May 7, 2018

Negotiators are meeting again in Washington D.C. this week to discuss what could be the final piece of the North American Free Trade Agreement. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said he wanted to get talks wrapped up soon. There are…

Canola Seeding Rate Reminders

Published May 7, 2018

According to USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report, North Dakota farmers are expected to plant more canola this year at 1.65 million acres. Some of the early canola acres are starting to be seeded in northeast North Dakota. Bayer Crop Science field…

Changes for Monsanto Executive Team

Published May 7, 2018

Monsanto Chairman and CEO Hugh Grant will be leaving Monsanto when Bayer AG acquires the company. In a statement, Grant says he’s made the decision to pursue new opportunities following the closing of the transaction. However, the statement doesn’t clarify…

Birchmier Moves to Corteva

Published May 7, 2018

Corteva Agriscience, the Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, has named Kacey Birchmier as its media relations manager. Birchmier was the agronomy and conservation editor for Successful Farming.

Determining ‘Fit’ Planting Conditions

Published May 7, 2018

It was a busy weekend for field activity. DuPont Pioneer field agronomist Martin Johnson, who covers portion of southern North Dakota and northern South Dakota, says a lot of planting has taken place, but not every field is fit to…

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U.S. Officials Say ‘Not a Trade War’ Between U.S. and China

Ethanol Industry Seeks Year-Round E-15 Sales, Clarity

ANIMART Centralizes Beef Business in North Central Region

Every Penny Counts

Bayer AG Updates Crop Science Leadership

NAFTA Talks Resume

Canola Seeding Rate Reminders

Changes for Monsanto Executive Team

Birchmier Moves to Corteva

Determining ‘Fit’ Planting Conditions

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