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Titan Machinery Reports 1Q Results
Published May 31, 2018
For the first quarter, Titan Machinery reports gross profits of $47.6 million. That compares to nearly $49 million one year ago. Equipment sales totaled $157 million, down from $168 million one year ago. For the agriculture segment, revenues were down…“Very Intense” Negotiations Between the U.S. and Canada
Published May 31, 2018
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrytia Freeland cut her trip to the United States short and returned to Ottawa. Freeland met with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer for two hours on Tuesday to discuss NAFTA. The meeting is being described as…CP Rail Service Resumes After a Brief Strike
Published May 31, 2018
Union workers are back to work after reaching a tentative deal with Canadian Pacific Railway. The details of the agreement will not be announced until after the ratification vote. This strike lasted less than 24 hours, but it was the…Minnesota Beef Update
Published May 30, 2018
Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. This week, MSCA Executive Director Ashley Kohls recaps the state legislative session.Canola Minute
Published May 30, 2018
Here’s the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. This week, NDSU Extension entomologist Janet Knodel has an update on flea beetles.Brazil Trucker Strike Near Chaos Conditions
Published May 30, 2018
Brazilian agriculture consultant Kory Melby says the trucker strike resulted in near chaos conditions in Brazil. "They got a little power hungry and are augmenting their demands. All of that is so out of Brazilian character. No one really knows…Three Questions: SD Ag Secretary Mike Jaspers
Published May 30, 2018
South Dakota Agriculture Secretary Mike Jaspers will leave his role July 1. Jaspers is transitioning to the private sector and will work as a business development director at the East River Electric Power Cooperative. Jaspers reflects on his time in…Grain and Livestock Markets Close Higher
Published May 30, 2018
Technical selling and good weather pressured the grains Wednesday. Northern Crops Marketing and Investments market analyst Brad Paulson provides analysis.MN Legislative Leader Moves to MN Rural Electric Association
Published May 30, 2018
Minnesota House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin is not seeking re-election. After 14 years in the legislature, Peppin will take a job with the Minnesota Rural Electric Association. The Rogers Republican will be the group’s legal advisor and oversee government affairs.