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Hansen Seeks Corn Ban on DNR/State Land
Published Yesterday
One provision in the Minnesota House Environmental and Natural Resources budget bill would prohibit the growing of corn on public lands. During Tuesday’s hearing, State Representative Steven Jacob said there is overwhelming opposition to this language and asked Chairman Rick…Endres to Retire
Published Yesterday
North Dakota State University Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Greg Endres will retire on May 1. Endres began his Extension career as an assistant ag agent in Ramsey County in 1983. After time in Rolette County, Endres has been in his…Additional Label for Dry Lot Cattle Production
Published Yesterday
Zoetis has received an expanded label approval from FDA for its Synovex Choice product. Synovex Choice is designed to increase the rate of gain in growing beef steers and heifers in dry lot production. A new implant, Synovex Primer, will…Ford Named to TIME 100
Published Yesterday
TIME magazine has named Land O’Lakes President and CEO Beth Ford to its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Ford has been in her current role since 2018. Ford is also part of the President’s…Tai Promotes Biden Administration’s Trade Agenda
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U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai faced the House Ways and Means Committee Tuesday. Her testimony provided an update on trade issues. “Through the USMCA, we are actively championing the interests of our farmers and agricultural producers. We have pursued two cases…Global Sugar Market Supported by India’s Sugar Export Ban
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India has a sugar export ban in place until further notice. American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Dr. Rob Johansson says the Indian government’s decision is based on food security. “Typically, they will put out export bans on…Keep IRA Funds in Climate-Smart Ag Programs
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DAK Renewable Energy CEO David Kolsrud has been involved in the biofuels business from the beginning and has seen the economic boost ethanol delivered to rural communities. With low commodity prices, Kolsrud believes many farmers, "especially, the newer ones," want…Drainage Disclosure Concern
Published Yesterday
The policies included in the Minnesota House Environment bill touch all parts of the economy, including agriculture. There’s language that deals with the availability of treated seed and a proposal to increase the maximum penalty for violating the state buffer…CHS to Acquire Eight Grain Assets from Cargill
Published Yesterday
CHS has signed an intent-to-purchase agreement with Cargill to acquire eight grain elevators in five states. The assets included in the sale include facilities in Pipestone and Maynard, Minnesota; Parker, South Dakota and locations in Illinois, Nebraska and Colorado. CHS…