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Strike Averted at Fargo CNH Plant
Published Yesterday
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 Yesterday
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 Yesterday
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 Yesterday
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 Yesterday
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…Leader Thune Would Remain on Ag Committee
Published May 4, 2024
South Dakota Senator John Thune has been the Senate Minority Whip since 2021 and is a candidate to replace Senator Mitch McConnell as the Republican leader at the end of the year. If successful, Thune said he would remain a…College Curriculum Hinders Job Placement at NRCS
Published May 4, 2024
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is struggling to fill jobs across Rural America. NRCS Chief Terry Cosby cites the college curriculum as a problem. "Most college campuses have dropped classes out of their curriculum that are important to us, mainly soils…A Setback for Lab-Grown Meat
Published May 4, 2024
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation banning lab-grown meat in the state. In a statement, DeSantis said his administration will continue to support local farmers and ranchers.Rail Strike Possible North of the Border
Published May 4, 2024
Canadian rail workers have voted overwhelmingly to strike. This would impact the Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National rail companies in Canada. The labor unions in the United States work under a different agreement. The strike could happen as…