Metzger Promoted
Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative has named Mike Metzger its executive vice president. Metzger will continue to lead the agriculture and research departments. Metzger has been with Minn-Dak for nearly 25 years.
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Trade Deal is ‘Done’
In an appearance on CNBC, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik said a deal has been reached with one trading partner, but no other details were available. "I have a deal; done, done, done," said Lutkik. "But I need to wait for their…
NDGGA Names New Executive Director
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association has named Nick Sinner as its new executive director. Most recently, Sinner served as a program manager for Northern Crops Institute. He previously was president and chief executive officer of the Minnesota-South Dakota Equipment…
Tariff Strategy Forces a Pivot for Smithfield Foods
Due to the trade war, the world’s #1 pork buyer is no longer a destination for U.S. pork. With tariffs of 145 percent, Smithfield Foods CEO Shane Smith said China is not a viable market. Smith said that has forced…
Addington to Lead MN FFA in the Year Ahead
Minnesota’s new state FFA president is taking on a familiar role. Cameron Addington’s mother, Leah (Schliep) Addington, served as president 27 years ago. Addington is from the Cannon Falls FFA Chapter. The officer team includes Vice President Paisley Von Berge…
Syngenta Group Releases 1Q Financials
The Syngenta Group finished the first quarter with sales of $7.3 billion, down one percent from a year ago. Crop protection sales improved five percent while seed sales declined by two percent. Seed sales rose 18 percent in China, which…
MN Beef Update
In the Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt recaps the FACS to the MAX event in Mankato. Local education grants are also available. Here's the report.
Corn Matters
In Minnesota Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Board member Richard Syverson highlights the latest development with the year-round availability of E-15. Listen here.
Farming for the Future
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Fabian Fernández, nutrient management specialist, University of Minnesota, discusses nitrogen management…
A New Role for Bemis
Minnesota native Kaytlin Bemis has been named a policy advisor for USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service. Most recently, Bemis managed public policy and regulatory affairs for the National Corn Growers Association. Before that, Bemis was a public policy specialist for…
