According to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, the business model for farm supply co-ops has been threatened by challenging fundamentals, disruptive forces and increased competition.
Despite pollster speculation that the wave would continue into 2020, the scenario did not play out, with the GOP holding some key, targeted Senate races and making gains in the House.
House Ag Committee Chair Peterson Loses Reelection Bid
Peterson, a rare conservative democrat, first won the seat in 1991. He faced an increasingly conservative electorate in the western Minnesota district and a well-financed opponent who tied Peterson to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
CNH Invests In Electric Technology For Weed Control
On October 29, CNH announced it invested in Zasso Group AG, which is working to develop weed control systems that use electrical power rather than chemicals.
