Ag Business Articles
Patronage and Equity Distribution Plan Announced
Published September 12, 2023
CHS plans to return $730 million in cash patronage and equity redemptions to its owners in 2024. This is part of the cooperative’s commitment to sharing profits with its owners.A Post-Harvest Prep for Next Season
Published September 12, 2023
Once harvest is done, there is an opportunity to prepare for '24. "This is the best time of the year as the crop comes off to go and look at the job the planter did," said Troy Amundson, Premium Ag…RRFN Forum: Ag Law and Taxes
Published September 12, 2023
A myriad of legal issues have faced agriculture in recent years, including Supreme Court decisions on WOTUS and Proposition 12. An ever-changing tax code is also the norm. Roger McEowen, professor of agricultural law and taxation, Washburn University School of…Renewed Energy for Animal Agriculture
Published September 12, 2023
The North Dakota Legislature passed incentives earlier this year to grow animal agriculture in the state. Livestock development was also part of the conversation at the Next 5 Years Conference in Moorhead. "It's gotten renewed energy and vigor for a…‘Not One Big Globalized World Any Longer’
Published September 11, 2023
In recent memory, the United States was the one dominant power in the world. Before that, it was the U.S. and Russia. Geopolitical risk analyst Jacob Shapiro kicked off the Next 5 Years Conference by saying we are now in…Fertilizer Markets Focus on India and China
Published September 11, 2023
Despite turmoil, Russia has still been able to export fertilizer products at higher rates than anticipated. StoneX Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville says news of India making big urea purchases and China slowing down exports has caused markets to jump.…Strategies for Taxes, Legal, Risk and Wealth
Published September 11, 2023
If you’re family is going through a farm transition or if you’re considering succession planning, you’ll want to join the Red River Farm Network at Big Iron. Marissa Nehlsen from the Freedom Financial Group will discuss strategies for tax, legal,…Profits Up for ND Mill
Published September 11, 2023
The North Dakota Mill finished the fiscal year with $17.2 million in profits. That’s up from $14.6 million one year ago. Sales totaled $532 million, up from $473 million in fiscal year 2022. Ninety-two percent of total shipments were spring…MN Ag Represented on Trade Mission to Japan
Published September 11, 2023
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is in Japan for the rest of this week for a trade mission. Deputy Agriculture Commissioner Andrea Vaubel and House Agriculture Committee Chair Samantha Vang are also participating in the trip. Numerous agriculture groups are also…