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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…Ground Beef Termed Safe From Avian Influenza
Published May 4, 2024
USDA tested ground beef for the H5N1 virus and all samples were negative. The samples came from supermarkets in states with dairy cattle that tested positive for avian influenza. USDA will conduct additional tests.Veg or Grain?
Published May 4, 2024
Potatoes will remain classified as a vegetable, not a grain. A change was under consideration as an amendment to the USDA's dietary guidelines. Maine Senator Susan Collins received a call from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack with the news. Collins was…SAF Tax Credits, Pipeline Influence Outlook for Gevo
Published May 4, 2024
Gevo ended the first quarter with sales of $3.9 million. That compares to $4.06 million one year ago. The Colorado-based company plans to tap into the sustainable aviation fuel market with a Lake Preston, South Dakota plant. The fate of…