Animal Genomics Business Acquired
Zoetis has agreed with Neogen Corporation to acquire its animal genomics business. The deal is subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition is valued at $160 million.
Ag Business Articles
O’Brien Announces Planned Retirement
Barbara O’Brien, president and CEO of Dairy Management Inc. and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, plans to retire this fall. O’Brien has been in the role for five years. The DMI board of directors has begun succession planning efforts…
Paulson-Whitmore Award Presented at Forum
The National Pork Producers Council and National Pork Board presented the Paulson-Whitmore State Executive Award to John Parker. Parker was the executive secretary of the Virginia Pork Council for 40-plus years. The award is named after the influential past state…
Maschhoff’s and Carney Inducted into NPPC HOF
During the National Pork Industry Forum, the National Pork Producers Council inducted Ken and Julie Maschhoff and Sam Carney into its Hall of Fame. The Maschhoff’s operate Maschhoff Family Foods and Maschhoffs Inc. The Carlyle, Illinois-based business is the third-largest…
Uncertainty Weighs on Farmer Sentiment
In the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment rose slightly from last month. Compared to a year ago, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Michael Langemeier said this month's results paint a tougher picture. "The index increased after…
Controversial Author Appears Before MN House Ag Panel
The Minnesota House Agriculture Committee heard a presentation from a controversial author, Austin Frerick, who wrote a book titled ‘Barons: Money, Power and Corruption of America’s Food Industry.’ Frerick contends farm policy makes healthy food expensive. Crop insurance was cited…
Tariffs Must be Repaid
The Court of International Trade ruled the U.S. government must repay the $130 billion in tariffs collected by the Trump Administration under the Emergency Economic Powers Act. The Supreme Court rejected the President’s authority to impose tariffs in this way.…
Agricult-HER: Sheila Ressler
Sheila Ressler grew up on a generational cattle operation in St. Anthony, North Dakota. Being part of a family with deep agricultural roots, she is proud to be the fifth generation on the farm, with her children poised to be…
Fertilizer Imports at Risk as Hormuz Shuts Down
Escalating tensions between the US and Iran has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, adding immense pressure to global fertilizer markets. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizers Josh Linville says it’s bad timing for farmers as they get…
Multi-Crop Seed Brand Launched by Bayer
Bayer is introducing its first multi-crop seed brand focused on low-carbon intensity crops. "Our goal is to help farmers benefit for this growing global demand for biofuels," reports Bayer Biofuel Crops Innovation and Commercial Lead Chad Bilby. Bayer’s newgold brand involves…
