Ag Business Articles
Doane Takes on New Role
Published Today
Michael Doane is the new chief commercial officer for Regenified. a regenerative agriculture business. Most recently, Doane was the global managing director for The Nature Conservancy. Previously, Doane was the director of sustainable business solutions at Monsanto and executive director…Author Tom Brand Releases Debut Book
Published Yesterday
Longtime farm broadcaster Tom Brand, who also served as the executive director of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting, is now an author. “This isn’t a memoir,” Brand explains. “It’s a memory collection, a way to share the lessons and…A Promotion for Snyder
Published Yesterday
Ceci Snyder has been promoted to senior director of marketing and operations with FoodChain ID. She’s been with the company for nearly five years. Snyder spent over 20 years with the National Pork Board with most of that time as…Deere Announces $20 Billion Pledge
Published May 18, 2025
During a second quarter call with investors, John Deere Chairman/CEO John May said the company will invest $20 billion in the U.S. over the next decade. Major projects include new assembly lines for the 9RX tractor in Waterloo, Iowa, a…Dry Bean Scene
Published May 18, 2025
The Trump Administration has named the new Farm Service Agency state directors. Northarvest Bean Growers Association Executive Director Mitch Coulter welcomes these appointments in this week's edition of the Dry Bean Scene. Listen.Canola Minute
Published May 18, 2025
Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman discusses proposed changes in the 45Z tax credit are positive news for the canola industry. Coleman calls it 'a game-changer.' Listen to the Canola Minute by clicking here.Experts Caution: Tariff Pauses Don’t Equal Trade Peace
Published May 16, 2025
Tariff exchanges between the U.S. and trade partners have made a significant mark on the commodities markets, and in some cases, agreements to negotiate have been made. But, as some NDSU economists are saying, an agreement to negotiate is not…Electronic Acreage Reporting Saves Time and Money
Published May 15, 2025
The Farm Service Agency was seeking more efficiency even before the current reduction in staff. To that end, USDA accepts electronic acreage reports for FSA programs and crop insurance. MyAgData CEO Michelle Tressel says her company has taken a labor-intensive,…Hanson, King Added to Meristem Team
Published May 15, 2025
Meristem Crop Performance has added two sales representatives in the region. Curt Hanson is based at Mayville and will serve operations in North Dakota. Hanson previously was a location manager for Central Plains Ag Service. Cody King previously worked for…