Ag Business Articles
MN Soybean Checkoff Develops TruSoya
Published July 20, 2018
The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council is developing a non-GMO, high oleic soybean variety called TruSoya. CEO Tom Slunecka says this trait offers great potential for farmers and consumers. "This bean is amazing. It provides the high oleic content…Fire Results in Logistical Problems
Published July 20, 2018
A fire destroyed a railroad bridge south of Cavalier and north of Crystal, North Dakota on Thursday. The Dakota Northern Railroad, which is a short line rail provider, serves this area. Larry McCollum, who works for Columbia Grain, says this…MN Trade Team Heads to Taiwan
Published July 19, 2018
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson will lead a trade trip to Taiwan at the end of this month. Frederickson will continue a relationship that was developed a couple years ago. "At that time, I had told them I hope you'll…New Decision-Making Tool is Being Used in the Region
Published July 19, 2018
The Agellum platform pulls together information from farm equipment, apps, scouting, weather sources and more. CHS Ag Services YieldPoint Specialist Mark Halley says this is the first full year for the decision-making tool. "It works with red and green and…Fresh Potatoes Still Moving, Transportation Challenges Continue
Published July 18, 2018
Most years, the Associated Potato Growers Incorporated storage is cleaned out and ready for next harvest. Not this year. It’s been a challenge to move the potatoes-partially due to a big crop and trucking shortages. On Tuesday, RRFN's Carah Hart…MN Corn Matters
Published July 18, 2018
In this week’s Minnesota Corn Growers Association Corn Matters, Public Relations Manager Brent Renneke discusses Farmfest. MCGA is proud to sponsor a live stream of this year's forums.AFBF Promotes Newton
Published July 18, 2018
The American Farm Bureau Federation has promoted John Newton to the role of chief economist. Since 2016, Newton has been the AFBF director of market intelligence.Leopold Finalists Named
Published July 18, 2018
Three finalists have been named for North Dakota’s Leopold Conservation Award. The finalists are the Joe and Patty Breker farm at Havana, the Cody and Deanna Sand ranch at Ashley and the Jeremy and Sarah Wilson farm at Jamestown. A…New Specialists Added to Central Grasslands REC Staff
Published July 18, 2018
The North Dakota State University Central Grasslands Research Extension Center at Streeter is adding two new specialists. Lisa Pederson is the center’s new livestock specialist and Erin Gaugler will be the range research specialist. Pederson has been the beef quality…