Ag Business Articles
Delivering a High Quality Product
Published October 23, 2023
Heartland Limousin Association Executive Secretary Dean Summerbell sees two main factors impacting commercial cattle prices. “Cattle population is down and quality is up.” Quality improvements have come from the development of estimated progeny differentials or EPDs over the years with…Peterson Farms Seed Update
Published October 23, 2023
A dry year like we've seen this past season can impact research. In this update on RRFN, Peterson Farms Seed Product Manager Dennis Schultze reviews the data coming from the company plots.Canola Contracts Offered
Published October 23, 2023
The canola oil that comes from the NuSeed Omega-3 canola production system is developed specifically for fish nutrition. "The nice thing about this contract is we have a premium basis opportunity for growers so it's not just like regular commodity…Input Sought on Proposed Seed Treatment Rule
Published October 23, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment on a proposed rule dealing with treated seed. The rule will consider the storage, planting and disposal of treated seed. Comments will be accepted through December 11.Different Views on Navigator Decision
Published October 23, 2023
American Carbon Alliance CEO Tom Buis called the Navigator’s decision to cancel its carbon pipeline project “incredibly disappointing.” In Buis’ view, the carbon capture pipeline project is “an opportunity of a lifetime.” South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke has…Latin American Delegation Tours SD
Published October 22, 2023
The American Coalition for Ethanol and South Dakota Corn Utilization Council hosted industry stakeholders from Costa Rica, Guatemala and Panama. The U.S. Grains Council event highlighted opportunities for sourcing, marketing and retailing ethanol-blended gasoline. Tour stops included a farm, two…NCI to Host Future of Feeding Webinar
Published October 22, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting a Future of Feeding webinar Wednesday at 9 AM. This webinar will feature Richard Sibbel, owner and director, Executive Veterinary and Health Solutions, LLC. Sibbel will discuss ‘A New Frontier in Vaccines for Use…Hall of Fame Honors for Keller Brothers
Published October 22, 2023
The inventors of the Bobcat skid steer loader will be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame this week. Louis and Cyril Keller built the first self-propelled loader in the 1950s at Rothsay, Minnesota. Melroe Manufacturing won exclusive rights…Rowe to Succeed Fyrwald at Syngenta Group
Published October 20, 2023
Effective January 1, Jeff Rowe will take over as CEO of Syngenta Group. Rowe is succeeding Erik Fyrwald, who is retiring after seven-and-a-half years with the company. Rowe is currently president of Syngenta Crop Protection and previously had the same…