Ag Business Articles
Dry Bean Scene
Published Today
After a difficult spring, what does the weather look like for the rest of the summer? In the Dry Bean Scene, North Dakota State Climatologist Daryl Ritchison provides his perspective. Northarvest Bean Growers Association past President Eric Samuelson shares an…The Sugarbeet Report
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Cercospora leaf spot is a serious and destructive foliar disease in sugarbeets. In this week's Sugarbeet Report, American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Joe Hastings advocates a proactive approach to for Cercospora control. Click here to listen to the report.NW MN Crop ‘Looks Pretty Dang Nice’
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At Roseau, Tony Brateng says the corn crop is starting to stretch out. "It's close to knee high already; it's growing pretty fast with this weather we've had the last ten days." Brateng is also happy with his canola crop. "The early…Shipping Lane in Jeopardy
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Iran is threatening to shut down the Strait of Hormuz if the United States officially enters the conflict in the Middle East. This shipping lane handles 26 percent of the global oil trade and is considered one of the most…Fertilizer Markets Disrupted by Geopolitical Tensions
Published Yesterday
Global fertilizer production is facing an uphill battle as numerous issues are impacting fertilizer supplies. "Ukraine made an attack on major Russian nitrogen production facilities," says StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville. "Qatar sits in the Persian Gulf, near…Quality Issues Seen in the Wheat Harvest
Published Yesterday
Wheat harvest across the Southern Plains continues to lag. Iowa-based custom harvester Paul Paplow has crews spread out from Texas to Kansas. The wheat crop has been pretty good, but quality is becoming a concern due to recent rains. "They've got a…NCBA Praises USDA NWS Plan
Published Yesterday
National Cattlemen's Beef Association President Buck Wehrbein was with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for the New World Screwworm announcement. Wehrbein backs the USDA plan to eradicate this pest. "This is not going to be easy, this is not going to be…Canada Takes Supply Management Off the Negotiating Table
Published Yesterday
The Canadian Parliament has passed legislation to protect Canada’s supply management system. This law would prohibit the government from making trade deals that weaken tariff rate quotas or increase import quotas on dairy, eggs, chicken and turkey products. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada…Gehrls Promoted
Published Yesterday
Don Gehrls is now the vice president of strategic planning for Corteva Agriscience. Gehrls has been with Corteva for nearly 12 years, serving in a handful of roles, including time as the soybean marketing lead for Pioneer.