AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAntitrust & Agriculture: A Minnesota federal court gave final approval to the DOJ’s Agri Stats antitrust settlement, ending a case tied to meat-processor sales reporting. Consumer & Competition: USDA is seeking farmer input on alleged fertilizer “cartel” practices as the FTC investigates pricing and anti-competitive behavior. Energy & Mining: Minnesota DNR canceled a long-held Twin Metals Minnesota state mineral lease, citing unmet performance and production requirements; separately, Talon Metals scrapped a $365M nickel processing plant plan in North Dakota. Utilities & Consumer Protection: Minnesota Valley Cooperative Light and Power agreed to better inform customers of disconnection rights and forgive remaining arrears after AG Keith Ellison’s lawsuit. Labor: United Steelworkers contract talks with U.S. Steel and Cleveland-Cliffs continue under a 30-day extension, with economic issues still unresolved. Local Business: Jerry’s Enterprises will take over a Monticello Cub Foods store Sept. 16, with hours shifting after the transition. Sports Business: The Vikings’ Kyler Murray debuts vs. the Packers, while the Packers list 40% of their starting offensive line as questionable.
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