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A New Look for the AgriGrowth Summit
Published May 2, 2025
The Minnesota Ag and Food Summit will have a new look and feel in 2025. Minnesota AgriGrowth is moving the event out of downtown Minneapolis to a more convenient location in St. Louis Park. The event will also provide more…Trade Negotiations Possible
Published May 2, 2025
Early Friday, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said it was open to trade negotiations with the United States. However, if the United States wants to talk trade, China is asking the Trump Administration to demonstrate trust by canceling the new tariffs.…Budget Reconciliation Delay
Published May 2, 2025
A planned markup of the reconciliation bill has apparently been pushed back another week. The House Agriculture Committee was expected to tackle cost-cutting Tuesday or Wednesday. Potential cuts to the food stamp program are the biggest hurdle. Committee Chair Glenn…Brandt and Huso Elected to NDWC
Published May 2, 2025
As of July 1, the North Dakota Wheat Commission will welcome Nate Brandt of Stanley for his first term. Scott Huso of Aneta, was elected to his second term. The North Dakota Wheat Commission sets the budget and and develops…Chute Takes on ANCW Leadership Role
Published May 2, 2025
Debbie Chute of Aitkin, Minnesota, was elected vice-president of the American National Cattlewomen. Chute recently completed a four-year term as the ANCW region director.Price-Fixing Settlement
Published May 1, 2025
Three major pork companies have settled a price-fixing lawsuit. If the settlement is approved, Tyson Foods will pay $50 million, Clemens Food Group will pay $10 million and Triumph Foods will pay $4 million. A class action antitrust lawsuit was…BW Fusion Appoints CEO
Published May 1, 2025
Darren Dillenbeck has been named BW Fusion's first CEO. Most recently, Dillenbeck was president of FMC North America. BW Fusion is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The company combines biological products with soil-level agronomy expertise.Net Income Down for CNH
Published May 1, 2025
CNH Industrial finished the quarter ending March 31 with net income of $132 million. That compares to $369 million in the same period last year. Agriculture net sales declined 23 percent.ND Legislative Report
Published May 1, 2025
NDFB's Pete Hanebutt talks about what is in the potential property tax relief bill that has dominated discussion during this year's session. Click here to listen.