CHS and West Central Ag Services Sale Closes, Creates New Ag Retail Business Unit CHS West Central
On Jan. 2, 2025, CHS closed on its acquisition of West Central Ag Services, a cooperative based in Ulen, Minn. By coming together as one cooperative, CHS and West Central Ag Services will directly connect more producers
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Launches New Campaign: “The American Dream: Your Dream, Our Team”
(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC) is proud to unveil its new video campaign, “The American Dream: Your Dream, Our Team.” The campaign highlights the teamwork and dedication that fuel Missouri’s soybean farmers. Now available on
Minnesota Farm Bureau Looks Forward to 2025 State Legislative Session
EAGAN, Minn. – The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is looking forward to working with elected officials and leaders at the state level as the Minnesota legislature convenes on January 14. MFBF’s grassroots policy development process is rooted
Evolution Ag Summit Set for February 18th
(JAMESTOWN, N.D.) – North Dakota Farmers Union is set to host the third annual Evolution Ag Summit on Feb. 18 in Jamestown. “Fuels of the Future” is the focus of this year’s summit. The event will focus
Alternative Markets to Weather the Trade Storm
To discuss the future of regionalized agricultural supply chains and sustainable financing, we’re joined by Dan Miller, founder and CEO of Steward. Steward is a unique financing platform focused on supporting agricultural producers and businesses
Farmers Union Celebrates Deuel County Farm Family
by Lura Roti Combining corn in a field just outside of Clear Lake this fall, Jerad Goens reflects on the generations of family members who harvested crops from this same field and others he farms. There’s his
U.S. and Global Ag Economies Uncertain About 2025
The prospect of new tariff disputes when Donald Trump returns to the White House has the global economy in an uncertain position in early 2025. Farm Policy News says ongoing geopolitical tensions and continuing climate challenges will
AFBF: New Leadership in D.C. Has Work to Do for Farmers and Ranchers
Election 2024 is behind us, and some new faces are taking over leadership on the House and Senate Ag Committees. Sam Kieffer, Vice President of Public Policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the four leaders
More Canadians Struggle with Food Insecurity
Canada’s recent Food Price Report 2025 forecasts a rise in food prices between three and five percent, pushing the average family of four’s annual food expenditure to $16,833.67. That’s an increase of $800 from last year. Though
Early 2025 Could Be Bitterly Cold
A strengthening storm is expected to bring snow, ice, and possibly severe thunderstorms to parts of the central and eastern U.S. as it slides across the country this weekend into early next week. AccuWeather expert forecasters say