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Corteva Supports Ukrainian Agriculture

Published June 6, 2023

The U.S. Agency for International Development is collaborating with Corteva Agriscience to help Ukrainian farmers gain access to corn and sunflower seed, crop protection products and financing. Corteva is also increasing Ukrainian farmers’ access to technology and agronomic support.

Russia Adopts Strategic Decision

Published May 19, 2023

John Stewart and Associates Principal Kevin Clausen said Russia’s short extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative is a strategic decision to strain efficiency and productivity for participants in that supply chain. “It appears they’re trying to cause choke points…

Black Sea Grain Initiative in Jeopardy

Published May 8, 2023

Negotiators were unable to reach an agreement on the approval of new vessels for moving grain in the Black Sea region. Representatives from the United Nations, Turkey, Russia and Ukraine met late last week to discuss the grain deal. Russia…

Bayer Invests in Seed Corn Production Site in Ukraine

Published April 7, 2023

The facility includes a new seed dryer, storage facilities, field equipment and two bomb shelters to protect the Ukrainian workers. Bayer has been a strong supporter of the Ukrainian people for many years, increasing that commitment after the Russian invasion.

Poland Ag Minister Resigns

Published April 5, 2023

The Polish Agriculture Minister resigned with rising anger among farmers over grain price impacts from Ukrainian grain imports. Polish farmers had called for the introduction of tariffs on grain while the European Commission decided to extend duty free imports for…

USAID Assists with Expanded Storage and Infrastructure in Ukraine

Published March 3, 2023

The United States Agency for International Development is partnering with three private sector organizations to expand infrastructure in Ukraine’s agricultural sector. The deal with Grain Alliance will increase export volumes by more than 500,000 tons each year. A large Ukrainian…

Ukrainian Logistical Costs Rise

Published February 25, 2023

According to NDSU Distinguished Professor of Agribusiness and Applied Economics Bill Wilson, the logistical costs out of Ukrainian ports have doubled. "Pre-war logistics from farm to Odessa, were $31 per ton, which were the lowest logistics cost in world agriculture.…

China Seeks End of the War

Published February 24, 2023

China is calling for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. A document was released Friday seeking a settlement in this war. A dozen recommendations are part of this paper, including efforts to facilitate grain exports out of the Black Sea…

#2: Russia Invades Ukraine

Published January 1, 2023

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its impact on agriculture is the number two story for the Red River Farm Network this past year. This is a war between two global agricultural powerhouses. An agreement to move grain out of the…

Preserving Ukrainian Ag Infrastructure

Published December 20, 2022

The Ukrainian government has authorized the agriculture ministry to identify critical ag facilities that should be a priority for receiving electricity. With the ongoing threat to its infrastructure from Russian forces, Ukraine has made the food processing industry and agriculture…

Articles tagged under: Ukraine

Corteva Supports Ukrainian Agriculture

Russia Adopts Strategic Decision

Black Sea Grain Initiative in Jeopardy

Bayer Invests in Seed Corn Production Site in Ukraine

Poland Ag Minister Resigns

USAID Assists with Expanded Storage and Infrastructure in Ukraine

Ukrainian Logistical Costs Rise

China Seeks End of the War

#2: Russia Invades Ukraine

Preserving Ukrainian Ag Infrastructure

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