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Proven Chemistries for Potatoes
Published January 10, 2025
Eptam and Sonalan are two of the Gowan USA products showcased at the Potato Expo trade show. "Eptam and Sonalan have both been around for 30 years or so, but we're always looking for new ways to use it," said…Farmland Values Hold Steady
Published January 10, 2025
Land values for the Dakotas and western Minnesota are holding steady despite the reduction in commodity prices and higher-than-normal interest rates. Farmers National Company Northern Area Vice President Terry Longtin, said the farmland market is resilient. "There's a little less…A Continued Focus on the Potato Sector
Published January 10, 2025
American Vanguard, which is the parent company for AMVAC, has gone through leadership changes. "Our historic CEO Eric Wintemute is still the chairman of the board, but he stepped down in his CEO capacity and he was in that role…North Dakota Legislative Report
Published January 10, 2025
The North Dakota legislative session is underway. In this week's North Dakota Legislative Report, North Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Brenda Elmer said property tax reform is receiving a lot of attention in Bismarck. "There was a referendum to…More RRV Acres Needed for Potato Production
Published January 10, 2025
Grafton, North Dakota farmer Tom Campbell is excited to see a new potato processing facility coming to Grand Forks. "It's going to be 22,000 additional acres and by 2030 or somewhere in there, they want 35,000 acres," said Campbell. "That's…Huge Opportunity for Grand Forks and the Region
Published January 10, 2025
Stevens Point, Wisconsin was under consideration for the new Agristo potato processing plant. Those negotiations have ended and the European company has selected Grand Forks for the facility. "We have 12-plus counties where we have the potential to grow dryland…Potato Processing Plant Coming to Grand Forks
Published January 10, 2025
A Belgium firm, Agristo, plans to build a potato processing facility in Grand Forks. The family-owned business plans to invest up to $450 million in the plant. Negotiations for the plant's construction are underway with a goal to finalize the…Confirmation Hearings on the Docket
Published January 10, 2025
The confirmation hearings for President-Elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees are being scheduled. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum will face the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday. Burgum is nominated to lead the Interior Department. South Dakota Governor Kristi…MPCA Announces Updated Feedlot Permits
Published January 10, 2025
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has updated its feedlot permits. This follows an extended public comment period from late June to early September. The MPCA has also launched a new online nutrient management tool to help feedlot operators plan manure…