Plane struck the lowest power line on a cleanup pass over a Chippewa County cornfield on July 25, 2023. The pilot died days later.| West Central Tribune
Vanguard Renewables, of Massaschusetts, plans to build a biodigester using organic food wastes and manure from a dairy farm to produce renewable natural gas. It is planned on a roughly 22-acre site.| West Central Tribune
Jennie-O returns to its fifth consecutive Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with The Big Turkey Spectacular float.| West Central Tribune
Construction has begun on the project that will expand the Willmar location's production.| West Central Tribune
Open Farm Days continues to enjoy success in its 14th year running, as Alberta farms and agri-businesses were showcased to increase awareness on how food gets to the dinner plate.| The Western ProducerLatest Agriculture News & Top Stories | The Western Producer
Describes how implementing the right incremental changes can produce big results. The post How a cycling theory can help ranchers and farmers boost profits appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
Here’s the reality we see every day: while agriculture feeds the world, many agribusinesses are still running on technology that belongs in the 1990s. A study by GAO found that “only 27 […] The post Help your agribusiness cut settlement processing time by 90% appeared first on Boyer & Associates.| Boyer & Associates
Reading Time: 4minutes Exotic animal farm loses beloved camel and pony to huge hail storm that gripped the Brooks, Alta. area as a community member starts a fundraiser to help the family recover from the financial and emotional damage. The post Volunteers help exotic animal farm rebuild appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest News Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Few people outside Quaker Oats know exactly what the Cedar Rapids factory is making when a sweet, wholesome smell wafts from the plant north of downtown. Locals call it a Crunch Berry day because Quaker – the world’s largest cereal plant – makes Cap’n Crunch’s Crunch Berries, but the aroma could […] The post Midwest oat growers want a renaissance, but it will be hard without Big Ag appeared first on Investigate Midwest.| Investigate Midwest
From Kevin Burkett, Clemson Agribusiness Associate Vine-ripe juicy tomatoes are always a summertime favorite and one that can even cause a bit of competition. This can range from seeing who can grow the largest, who has the best variety, how oddly shaped one may appear, and of course which one makes the best tomato sandwich. […]| The South Carolina Grower
Camera installations on the farm is a growing area for one Brainerd-area business.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Editor’s note: Below is the text of the opening remarks by Dr. Jon C. Phillips during the American Identity Summit’s third panel, titled “Can We Afford the American Dream?” Dr. Jon C. Phillips is Chair of the Agribusiness and Food Industry Management/Agricultural Science Department and Professor of Agribusiness at Cal Poly Pomona University. He has […]| The Chicago Thinker
Two panels at the Midwest Ag Summit addressed agriculture infrastructure problems and potentials, from trucking to rail to ports and the ocean.| Bemidji Pioneer
Driverless tractors have been a goal for decades. Gooseneck Implement recently got to test out a new John Deere add-on that allows certain newer tractors to perform tillage practices autonomously.| Bemidji Pioneer
For La Crosse Distilling to reach the highest degree of transparency for its spirits, it meant not only identifying the producer but celebrating them.| Agweek
Two Minnesota turkeys will be presented to the White House in November as part of the 2023 National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation. The turkeys will then be "pardoned" by President Joe Biden.| Bemidji Pioneer
Franny Fritz of Iroquois, South Dakota, is one of the nominees for Dakotafest Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year. She is the owner and operator of her family's farming operation.| Agweek
Northern Crops Institute received funding to add on to the feed facility and to make updates.| Agweek
Camera installations on the farm is a growing area for one Brainerd-area business.| Grand Forks Herald
Program has not resolved a single case related to royalty deductions| Agweek
Two teams from South Dakota State University traveled to Brazil to compete in an international agribusiness case study analysis competition and one of those teams brought home the champion title.| Agweek
The three-day farm show — the 29th edition in Mitchell — will take place on Aug. 19-21.| Agweek
Jack Link’s has poured $2.3 million into Trump campaigns to ensure its meat snacks stay eligible for SNAP and school nutrition programs.| Investigate Midwest
Reading Time: 3minutes In the final instalment of our Making the Future series Country Guide spoke with Beth Martel from St. Leon, Man. (Click here to read part one, part two, part three and part four.) Beth Martel grew up in Wales, U.K., and moved with her family to Manitoba in 2001, where they purchased a mixed cattle […] Read more The post Manitoba agronomist and farmer reflects on career in agriculture appeared first on Country Guide.| Country GuideCountry Guide
Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Education Secretary Dr. Carrie Rowe, and Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger kicked off the Shapiro Administration’s 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour […]| PA Department of Community & Economic Development
Investigate Midwest: OSHA found ADM’s grain dust prevention systems were inadequate during a July 2024 explosion at its Decatur plant.| Investigate Midwest
Sampson Ahi, Deputy Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, says the government is set to roll out an innovative financing scheme to boost agribusiness and value-chain investment in the agriculture sector.| MyJoyOnline
Ontario’s Agricultural Stewardship Initiative's (ASI) $3 million cost-share program intake opens on Aug. 13 at 9 a.m., helping agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based businesses improve energy efficiency and increase competitiveness, sustainability, and productivity.| Farmtario
As Jill Trapp steered her pickup truck down the red dirt roads of southeast Oklahoma, she raised a hand to greet a passing neighbor — a calf roper who once made it to the National Finals Rodeo. She drove on, passing a modest cowboy church where Sunday sermons share space with country music and the […]| Investigate Midwest
Last month, Investigate Midwest’s Monica Cordero explored why President Donald Trump’s second trade war could hit U.S. farmers harder than his first. Her story reported on the various financial challenges farmers face. Here are four charts from that story that highlight those challenges: Net farm income declined for two consecutive years after peaking in 2022. […]| Investigate Midwest
BELZONI, Miss. — For Pepper Roberts, running a successful farm comes down to managing risk and planning for potential challenges. While other farmers sold their crops last fall, Roberts used grain bins to store half of his corn harvest, betting that he’d get a better price once corn supplies grew scarce. In January, Roberts sold […]| Investigate Midwest
For April Hemmes, a fourth-generation farmer on land her family has worked for almost 125 years in north-central Iowa, life is guided by a simple philosophy: “Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.” It’s a mindset that has helped her navigate extreme weather, market shocks and trade disputes. But this year, Hemmes said, […]| Investigate Midwest
Minn-Dak Farmers Co-op is working with Kratos Defense to implement autonomous trucking of sugarbeets.| Agweek
There are many things agricultural operation owners need to keep in mind when considering adding agritourism to their list of services.| Agweek
There have been 1,522 applications submitted thus far in fiscal year 2025, with requests for 7,429 workers. In FY 2024 there were a total of 1,505 applications submitted for 7,245 workers.| Agweek
Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited announced June 24 it has entered into an agreement to sell Cambridge, Ont.-based animal nutrition business Grober Nutrition to CG Wellington Inc.| Farmtario
In early May, after some equivocation, President Donald Trump briefly endorsed the idea to hike taxes on the wealthiest Americans in his budget proposal to Congress. Economists were quick to point out the meager impact a new millionaire tax bracket would have on the ultra-rich, particularly in the context of other proposed tax cuts that […]| Investigate Midwest
Despite rising child labor violations and new Senate demands to investigate the nation’s largest meat processor, the U.S. Department of Labor remains silent on whether it has the staff to conduct future probes amidst a major reduction in its workforce. At a May 22 congressional hearing, newly appointed Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer said 2,700 department […]| Investigate Midwest
This story was originally published by The Sentient. At the end of their studies at San Carlos University in Guatemala City, Fredy Alvarado Contreras, Sergio Escobar Gonzalez and Dennis Najera Barillas were recruited to participate in a special opportunity: a year-long internship at a swine operation, where they would learn from experts, partake in American […]| Investigate Midwest
Around 6:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve in 2022, flames ripped through the bowels of an industrial facility in Fremont, Nebraska. Elevators were scorched. Conveyor belts collapsed. Metal doors melted. As smoke filled the sky, employees scrambled to escape. One dialed 911. “The plant’s on fire,” he hurriedly breathed. “Is everybody out of there?” The dispatcher […]| Investigate Midwest
Much of the bill has been designed and discussed with the proposed Agristo potato processing facility in Grand Forks in mind.| Grand Forks Herald
The memorandum lays the groundwork for a potential future development agreement and ongoing discussions.| Grand Forks Herald
“This project will expand value-added agriculture in North Dakota, improve profitability for our potato growers and strengthen our state’s economy,” North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong said.| Grand Forks Herald
As the Trump administration's plans for tariffs on the U.S.'s top three trading partners evolved last week, ag groups throughout the country were working to respond and plan for the future.| Agweek
Plant-based proteins are going mainstream and representing a larger share of American diets| Park Rapids Enterprise
Driverless tractors have been a goal for decades. Gooseneck Implement recently got to test out a new John Deere add-on that allows certain newer tractors to perform tillage practices autonomously.| Sioux Falls Live
Gov. Larry Rhoden signed South Dakota House Bill 1052 into law Wedneday, prohibiting carbon pipeline companies from using eminent domain.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Two panels at the Midwest Ag Summit addressed agriculture infrastructure problems and potentials, from trucking to rail to ports and the ocean.| Brainerd Dispatch
Bel Brands’ $2.57 million expansion in Brookings will boost milk demand, create jobs, and strengthen South Dakota’s dairy industry.| Sioux Falls Live
Two panels at the Midwest Ag Summit addressed agriculture infrastructure problems and potentials, from trucking to rail to ports and the ocean.| Perham Focus
U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith hosted a roundtable with turkey industry representatives south of Willmar and heard a wide range of concerns from growers and processors.| Perham Focus
The amount and breadth of careers in agriculture are abundant. The Ag Career Exploration program at the Central Minnesota Farm Show brings together youth and industry to build a future.| Perham Focus
Two panels at the Midwest Ag Summit addressed agriculture infrastructure problems and potentials, from trucking to rail to ports and the ocean.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Lower income and increased loan activity indicate farmers have eaten away at the cushion they have built up from prior profitable years.| Agweek
NDSU Extension agricultural finance specialist Bryon Parman says farmers are still the ones buying most farmland. But Lindsey Brown of Peoples Company said farmland also is a popular investment.| Agweek
Mark Watne won't run for reelection as president of NDFU, the state's largest farm group. Shelly Ziesch, an NDFU director, is running, and others are rumored to be considering it.| Agweek
There are many things agricultural operation owners need to keep in mind when considering adding agritourism to their list of services.| Mitchell Republic
The Nature Conservancy and Patagonia own large sections of land in Custer County, South Dakota. Both are advocates for wildlife corridors, although they have not said it's their plan for this land.| Mitchell Republic
Bel Brands’ $2.57 million expansion in Brookings will boost milk demand, create jobs, and strengthen South Dakota’s dairy industry.| Mitchell Republic
Innovative Ag in Bridgewater, South Dakota, has seen a need for more planter maintenance and irrigation needs due to dry soils.| Mitchell Republic
Perdue, the government relations director for NDFU, will resign his staff position to run. He is the second NDFU member to announce a run for president, along state board member Shelly Ziesch.| Agweek
Driverless tractors have been a goal for decades. Gooseneck Implement recently got to test out a new John Deere add-on that allows certain newer tractors to perform tillage practices autonomously.| Perham Focus
U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith hosted a roundtable with turkey industry representatives south of Willmar and heard a wide range of concerns from growers and processors.| Bemidji Pioneer
“This is the most positive development in the seed potato sector in years,” North Dakota seed commissioner said.| Agweek
U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith hosted a roundtable with turkey industry representatives south of Willmar and heard a wide range of concerns from growers and processors.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Summit Carbon Solutions has filed a motion to pause its permit application with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission.| Brainerd Dispatch
The Land Stewardship Project hosted a meeting between Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and farmers throughout west-central Minnesota to talk about antitrust issues.| Brainerd Dispatch
The Land Stewardship Project hosted a meeting between Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and farmers throughout west-central Minnesota to talk about antitrust issues.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Summit Carbon Solutions has filed a motion to pause its permit application with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission.| Sioux Falls Live
Gov. Larry Rhoden signed South Dakota House Bill 1052 into law Wedneday, prohibiting carbon pipeline companies from using eminent domain.| Sioux Falls Live
Summit Carbon Solutions has filed a motion to pause its permit application with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
The first bill passed by the 2025 Legislature changes the requirement for smaller grain buyers in the state who were concerned about finding and affording auditors for their financial statements.| Cloquet Pine Journal
As the Trump administration's plans for tariffs on the U.S.'s top three trading partners evolved last week, ag groups throughout the country were working to respond and plan for the future.| Mitchell Republic
Two Minnesota turkeys will be presented to the White House in November as part of the 2023 National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation. The turkeys will then be "pardoned" by President Joe Biden.| West Central Tribune
Gov. Larry Rhoden signed South Dakota House Bill 1052 into law, prohibiting carbon pipeline companies from using eminent domain.| Agweek
While machinery manufacturers are seeing lower sales of equipment continue into 2025, there is still excitement about what's to come.| Mitchell Republic
Brewing and malting companies aren’t selling as much of their products so they don’t need as much barley.| Agweek
U.S. harvested barley acreage in 2024 fell to 1.875 million, the lowest number since 1876, with lack of beer demand a major reason. How does the crop fit into farmers' plans going forward?| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Center of the Nation Wool, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, moves about 20% of the nation's wool commodity through its doors every year.| Agweek
This donkey herd travels 25 states, bucking riders and raising money.| Mitchell Republic
Rochester-based AgVantage Software Inc. writes cutting edge software for agricultural technologies on the foundation of the IBM power systems.| Mitchell Republic
Rochester-based AgVantage Software Inc. writes cutting edge software for agricultural technologies on the foundation of the IBM power systems.| Brainerd Dispatch
This donkey herd travels 25 states, bucking riders and raising money.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Rochester-based AgVantage Software Inc. writes cutting edge software for agricultural technologies on the foundation of the IBM power systems.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Plants Beautiful Christmas Tree Farm offers u-pick and precut trees, along with other holiday attractions for the whole family.| Brainerd Dispatch
The Public Utilities Commission voted Monday, Sept. 11, to reject a route permit application for what Summit calls the world’s largest carbon capture and storage project.| Agweek
Individuals and organizations supporting environmental causes, community impact or the next generation were eligible to receive a 2024 POET Community Impact Grant.| Brainerd Dispatch
Timothy Meagher, COO of Vanguard Hospitality, made his way from Sioux Falls to Wall, South Dakota, to learn more about the practices going into raising the beef he serves to his customers.| Agweek
From trade policies and tariffs to environmental regulations and workforce, experts are keeping a close eye on the upcoming presidency and how it may affect the North Star State| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Winter wheat emergence behind last year| Mitchell Republic
From trade policies and tariffs to environmental regulations and workforce, experts are keeping a close eye on the upcoming presidency and how it may affect the North Star State| Agweek
Cargill has said it plans to cut around 5% of its staff after revenue slumped in its most recent fiscal year as crop prices hit multi-year lows.| Agweek
Farmers like Mike Clemens have advocated for more value-added processing in the region since the 1980s. Green Bison Soy Processing represents a big step in that direction for the soybean sector.| Agweek
When RDO Equipment Co. in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, had to start taking the air out of combine tires to get them inside for service, they knew it was time for a bigger shop. That new shop is now open.| Agweek
Low carbon has its benefits for agribusinesses, but the benefit to farmers profits for growing low carbon grains is hard to quantify.| Agweek
Iowa-based Summit Carbon Solutions, an offshoot of Summit Agriculture Group, is behind the $4.5 billion Midwest Carbon Express project, with the goal of sending 12 millions tons of CO2 annually to western North Dakota, where it can be stored underground. It would be the largest carbon capture…| Agweek
Unless last-minute labor agreements are reached, both Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City will shut nearly all freight rail services in Canada at midnight on Thursday.| Agweek
Representatives with Farmers National Company say the land market has remained relatively resilient but shows signs of settling.| Agweek
Zachary Paige of North Circle Seeds is harvesting garlic for the table and for seed for future generations of garlic lovers.| Dickinson Press
Zachary Paige of North Circle Seeds is harvesting garlic for the table and for seed for future generations of garlic lovers.| Alexandria Echo Press
