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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.Cercospora Leaf Blight Control Necessary for Soybeans
Published May 1, 2025
Cercospora leaf blight is the number one cause of yield loss in soybeans among leaf diseases in the U.S. BASF Technical Marketing Manager Albre Brown says it was once an issue mostly for southern farmers, but it has expanded north.…Focusing on WOTUS Clarity
Published May 1, 2025
The Trump Administration is reviewing the Waters of the United States definition. This goal is to bring the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional decisions in line with the Supreme Court Sackett v. EPA ruling. "We want to focus…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published May 1, 2025
When the planters roll again, Pioneer Seeds Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner encourages growers to be prepared for success. "We want to make sure the seed is being placed into adequate moisture, especially with lighter soil types," said Sinner. "And at…