Articles tagged under: agriculture
Kohl: Have a Plan and Execute the Plan
Published July 8, 2021
Agriculture today: a new era of prosperity or temporary opportunity? That was the question addressed by Virginia Tech Agricultural Economics Professor Emeritus Dr. David Kohl during the Bell Bank AgViews Live Conference. "These roller coaster economics take both a financial…Farmers and Ranchers are ‘Buckled Down’ for the Wild Ride
Published July 7, 2021
There are a unparalleled amount of issues currently facing agriculture. How did it get to this point? "Gradually, then suddenly," said Lynn Paulson, senior vice president of agribusiness development, Bell Bank during the AgViews Live Conference in Fargo. "Corn and…MN Governor Signs Five Omnibus Budget Bills
Published June 28, 2021
Over the weekend, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed five omnibus budget bills into law. This includes the agriculture omnibus finance bill. The ag finance bill includes funds for small meat processors and money for biofuels infrastructure. The transportation omnibus bill…Setting the Next Generation Up for Success
Published June 25, 2021
The University of Minnesota-Crookston hopes to bring more students to campus this year. In a typical year, in-person enrollment is 750 to 800 students, with half of those involved in agriculture. Starting in the fall, UMC will be joining with…RRFN Reporter Roundtable
Published June 7, 2021
Each week, the Red River Farm Network team of farm broadcasters bring you the latest news headlines in agriculture during the RRFN Reporter Roundtable. This week's topics include cold then hot, crop damage, the JBS hack, a visit from the…Budget Proposal Gets Mixed Responses from the Senate
Published May 30, 2021
President Biden’s budget proposal is getting a mixed response from the Senate. Ag Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member and North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said the $6 trillion budget proposal is more unrestrained spending and big government. Hoeven said the tax…A Tough Year for the Ag Supply Chain
Published May 17, 2021
Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says any supply chain issues will cause shipping problems, reflected in basis levels. "You can't really offer anything if you can't get the barge. Thankfully, we didn't have to go into the…Record Grain Barge Movement Seen in Early May
Published May 17, 2021
Grain barge movement hit a record-high 14.5 million tons during the week ending May 8, according to USDA’s Grain Transportation Report. That's 47 percent higher than last year and 38 percent more than the ten-year average. Corn moved by barge down…Prepare for More Supply-Chain Backups
Published May 14, 2021
Supply chain backups at ports and by rail continue to impact product availability for farmers. WinField United President Brett Bruggeman doesn’t expect these issues to end soon. Farmers should plan ahead and prepare for 2022 needs. "We are coming off…