Senators Baldwin, Grassley Introduce Legislation to Scrutinize Foreign-Owned American Farmland and Protect Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase transparency and oversight of foreign ownership in the American agricultural industry. The Farmland Security Act of 2023 builds on the Senators’ bipartisan Farmland
ND Soybean Council Midseason Webinar Set for August 8th, 2023
Join North Dakota Soybean Council for a midseason outlook at the soybean markets and discussion of marketing strategies prior to harvest. Dr. Bill Wilson and Dr. Frayne Olson, along with several industry speakers, will discuss how the
Weekly Ethanol Production for 7/14/2023
This report courtesy of the Renewable Fuels Association According to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association for the week ending July 14, ethanol production increased 3.7% to 1.070 million b/d, equivalent to 44.94 million gallons
Commodity Markets Focused on Dry Weather and a Lower Dollar
Commodity markets are squarely focused on the weather forecast thanks to a large drought in rural America. Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics says the markets aren’t just looking at domestic weather. He says, “I think what
MFU Encourages Farmers to Comment on FTC-DOJ Guidelines
ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) President Gary Wertish released the following statement on the updated merger guidelines proposed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) today. “For decades farmers and
USDA Invests $7.4 Million in 25 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Efforts
WASHINGTON, July 18, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $7.4 million in 25 selected grants that support urban agriculture and innovative production. Selected grant recipients, including community gardens and nonprofit farms, will increase food production and
Bartholomay Kattle Kompany Selected for North Dakota Leopold Conservation Award
Bartholomay Kattle Kompany of Sheldon is the recipient of the 2023 North Dakota Leopold Conservation Award®. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the prestigious award recognizes private landowners who inspire others with their dedication to
CJB Industries Gives Customers Logistical Edge with Bulk Capacity Investment
VALDOSTA, Ga., USA, July 19, 2023 — CJB Industries Inc. recently invested $4 million in a 6,500-square-foot addition at its Gil Harbin formulation plant in Valdosta, Ga. The added capacity gives customers the ability to produce herbicides, plant growth regulators
Effling To Fill Role as Beef Logic Communications and Web Development Manager
PIERRE, SD – Beef Logic Inc. is pleased to announce Cagney Effling as their new Communications and Web Development Manager. Effling will work alongside Beef Logic staff to develop and create opportunities for beef through partnerships and collaborations
Weather a Bigger Market Driver Than Expired Black Sea Grain Deal
Russia has officially abandoned the Black Sea Grain Deal. Joe Vaclavik, founder and President of Standard Grain, says the question is how long the deal will be off the books. He says, “It’s canceled for now, but