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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published May 6, 2024
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson points to wheat as a strong point in the markets. There is some weakness in the wheat futures this morning, but Martinson…Organizations Chosen for Climate Corps Training
Published May 6, 2024
USDA has selected 28 groups to train young people about climate-smart agriculture. The USDA Working Lands Climate Corps is described as a pathway to a career in conservation, climate-change and rural development. The organizations hosting the Climate Corps include the…Mullen Participates in LEAF Leadership in the Field
Published May 6, 2024
The Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation has announced 18 participants for its inaugural class of the Leadership in the Field program. Bernie Mullen of H&S FreshPak at Hoople, North Dakota is the participant from the region. LEAF is a…GrainCorp Net Income Takes a Hit
Published May 6, 2024
Net income plummeted during the first half of year for the Australian grain handling company, GrainCorp. Profits total $57 million Australian, down more than 75 percent from one year ago. Shipping volumes have taken a hit across eastern Australia. Supply…Strike Averted at Fargo CNH Plant
Published May 6, 2024
Union workers at the Case New Holland plant in Fargo ratified a new contract over the weekend. The previous contract expired April 28 and a strike was threatened. This facility manufactures tractors and loaders for agriculture and construction.Ag Included in a Bigger Budget Bill
Published May 6, 2024
The Minnesota House agriculture bill is folded into the supplemental budget bills for climate, energy and commerce. An amendment dealing with the public option for health insurance sidelined this omnibus bill last week. The amendment was approved in the Ways…2,4-D Duties Under Consideration
Published May 6, 2024
The Commerce Department has initiated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations against China and India over 2,4-D. The International Trade Commission is scheduled to make its preliminary determination by May 20 and the Commerce Department’s preliminary determination will be made by…Dye Announces Retirement Plans
Published May 6, 2024
Ardent Mills CEO Dan Dye will retire later this year. Dye has been in this role since Ardent Mills was established in 2014. The business is jointly owned by Conagra, Cargill and CHS. Before Ardent Mills, Dye was president of…R.D. Offutt Farms Files Lawsuit Over White Earth Nation Water Rule
Published May 6, 2024
R.D. Offutt Farms is going to court to challenge the new White Earth Nation water ordinance. This ordinance gives the tribe jurisdiction over all water use on the reservation and within five miles of the reservation. It applies to non-tribal…