Ag Business Articles
UPL Releases TEPERA PLUS HD
Published Today
The EPA has approved a new liquid fertilizer compatible fungicide and insecticide formulation called TEPERA PLUS HD. UPL says this product provides in-furrow protection from seedling disease and insect pressure.Wick Receives Milt Hakel Agriculture Communications Award
Published Yesterday
The National Farmers Union presented Red River Farm Network President Don Wick with the Milt Hakel Agriculture Communications award during the annual convention. The award is given to a journalist who has gone above and beyond to provide impartial, thorough…Two New USDA Appointments
Published Yesterday
USDA announced two senior appointments on Monday. Dr. Dewayne Goldmon is the new Senior Advisor for Racial Equity to the Agriculture Secretary. Goldmon was previously with the National Black Growers Council. Serving as the Senior Advisor for Fair and Competitive…Berthold, ND Business is Newest State Processing Plant
Published Yesterday
Mema’s Meats in Berthold, North Dakota is the newest company operating under the State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program. Owners Phil and Karen Newman converted an existing truck shop into a butcher facility. The Newmans decided to become a state-inspected…The Virtual Commodity Classic Kicks Off on Tuesday
Published Yesterday
The 2021 Commodity Classic begins on Tuesday. This year, the digital event will feature executive roundtables and educational sessions on applicator trainings, a look at conservation’s impact on the bottom line and how to farm in a time of tight…Values Increase for Recreational Land
Published Yesterday
Low interest rates and strong commodity prices have resulted in an uptick in land values. National Land Reality, which has offices in nearly 40 states, surveyed real estate agents and brokers and found more than half of the people surveyed…Crop Insurance Values in Place
Published Yesterday
The crop insurance values should be approved by the Risk Management Agency early this week. Recapping the February averages, the corn insurance value is $4.58 per bushel. That’s up 18 percent year-over-year. Soybeans are at $11.87, up 29 percent and…Nervousness Over the Lack of Subsoil Moisture
Published Yesterday
As farmers are preparing for the season ahead, Heliae Agriculture Regional Sales Manager Cory Palm is hearing concern about the dry conditions. "I live in central North Dakota right along the Missouri River. You get west of me, it gets…Corn Comments
Published Yesterday
The annual Commodity Classic convention is going virtual this year and kicks off March 2. Learn more in the latest Corn Comments, a production of the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.