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New Roles for Elser and Fuhr at Syngenta
Published June 12, 2018
Syngenta has announced two leadership appointments in its U.S. seeds business. David Elser will assume the newly-created role as the head of Syngenta’s top producer grower segment. Most recently, Elser oversaw U.S. seed sales and biofuels for Syngenta. G.W. Fuhr…Nitrogen Fertilizer Rule Delayed
Published June 12, 2018
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton will not see the nitrogen fertilizer rule implemented this year. The Minnesota House and Senate Agriculture Committees have used their authority to prevent the adoption of the controversial rule until after the next legislative session, which…SD Corn Comments
Published June 11, 2018
The phrase "make it happen" can apply to many topics. In this week’s Corn Comments, learn how the phrase applies to ethanol. This update is brought to you by the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.Perdue Scheduled to Talk Trade with MacAulay
Published June 11, 2018
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue plans to meet with Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay Friday. The pair will discuss trade. Canada’s dairy supply management system is challenging the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. The meeting is happening…CropLife America Names Novak as President/CEO
Published June 11, 2018
A familiar name is taking over as the president and CEO of CropLife America. Chris Novak, who has served in a similar role for the National Corn Growers Association and National Pork Board, will begin his new duties August 20.…Minnesota’s Groundwater Protection Rule Delayed
Published June 11, 2018
Minnesota’s nitrogen fertilizer rule will not be implemented until the end of next year’s legislative session. At the end of the last session, House and Senate Agriculture Committee leadership proposed a resolution that would delay approval of the Minnesota Department…Bayer Closes on the Monsanto Deal
Published June 11, 2018
Bayer has finalized its purchase of Monsanto. Monsanto will operate independently until Bayer completes the sale of portions of its business to BASF. Once that happens, Bayer will drop the use of the Monsanto brand name.Stockmen Seeing Greener Grass in ND
Published June 11, 2018
Livestock producers across North Dakota are recovering from the 2017 drought, which has been a topic of discussion at the North Dakota Stockmen's Association Spring Roundups. NDSA President Warren Zenker says it’s been nice to see green grass. "I know…Agriculture at the Table for U.S.-China Trade Talks
Published June 11, 2018
Just over a week ago, Agricultural Trade Ambassador Gregg Doud was part of the Trump Administration’s team in China. On Thursday, Doud was in Des Moines and offered an insider’s look at those negotiations to members of the National Pork…