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Petersen spoke at the Big Iron Farm Show in West Fargo, noting mixed crop conditions across Minnesota — including corn zeroed out near Halstad — directly relevant to FM-area agricultural producers.
Thom PetersenAgweekCHSCargillBig Iron Farm ShowHormelJennie-OU.S.-Canada tariff disputes—including 50% U.S. tariffs and Canadian retaliation—directly affect cross-border pork, oats, and biofuel sectors that are central to the FM region's agricultural economy.
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The Agweek 360 Building at the 46th Big Iron Farm and Construction Show in West Fargo features seminars on agriculture topics relevant to regional agribusiness readers and viewers.
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NDSU Extension crops economist Frayne Olson, speaking at Minnesota Farmfest, warned that fertilizer costs are unlikely to fall this year or into next spring, a direct input-cost concern for FM-area grain producers.
North Dakota State University ExtensionThom PetersenFrayne OlsonFaith ParumMark SchultzBrian WernerNorth Star CommoditiesAmerican Farm Bureau
The summit, partnered with over 30 Chambers and Associations across the Midwest, addresses shifting markets, evolving policy, and international trade dynamics that affect businesses across the FM region connected to agriculture.
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