Ag Business Articles
Speaking Out for Dairy
Published December 16, 2024
Midwest Dairy has an ambassador program for college-age students. University of Minnesota animal science major Megan Ratka is part of this leadership program. "I knew I wanted to continue to have a platform to promote dairy to consumers so I turned…Jamie Dickerman Joins RRFN Team
Published December 16, 2024
The Red River Farm Network welcomes Jamie Dickerman to our farm broadcast team. Dickerman, a native of Hankinson, North Dakota, brings nearly 30 years of radio experience and a deep-rooted connection to agriculture. His extensive radio career includes stops in…Fielding Questions
Published December 16, 2024
Fielding Questions is a podcast produced in collaboration between AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red River Farm Network that explores the world of farm finance and rural life. In this episode, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Vice President of Insurance…Fedorchak to Serve on Energy and Commerce Committee
Published December 16, 2024
North Dakota Congresswoman-elect Julie Fedorchak has been appointed to the Energy and Commerce Committee. This is one of the three ‘A’ committees in the House and Fedorchak is the first freshman member of Congress selected for this committee in 14…A Potential Bidder for Lamb Weston
Published December 16, 2024
The potato company, Lamb Weston, may be attracting a takeover offer. Post Holdings reportedly has met with its lenders to discuss a potential deal. The Idaho-based French Fry company has been facing pressure from an activist investor to consider its…Interest Rate Decision Coming on Wednesday
Published December 16, 2024
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee is meeting this week and the latest interest rate decision is expected early Wednesday afternoon. A quarter-point cut is expected. If that happens, the Fed’s benchmark interest rate will be at 4.25 and 4.5…LRSC Updates Ag Degree Program
Published December 16, 2024
The precision agriculture program at Lake Region State College in Devils Lake, North Dakota is being modified. LRSC will now have an agriculture degree with a certificate in either precision agriculture or agriculture production management.NDFU Focuses on Fair Pricing and Property Taxes
Published December 15, 2024
The farm bill and property taxes were the main talking points at the North Dakota Farmers Union's annual convention Friday and Saturday. "The farm bill is the highest priority federally," said NDFU President Mark Watne. "On a state level, we're…Beans and the Big Apple
Published December 15, 2024
A pair of Brewster, Minnesota soybean farmers are in New York City this week to participate in the Clean Fuels Alliance America Big Apple Tour. This tour will highlight the efforts in New York and New Jersey to reduce their…