Ag Business Articles
Farming for the Future
Published October 9, 2023
With climate smart agriculture initiatives moving forward at the state and federal levels, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide timely information about these complicated issues. Minnesota…Bunge-Viterra Deal Advances
Published October 9, 2023
Bunge shareholders have approved its acquisition of Viterra. The merged company will be valued at $34 billion. Once the deal is approved by regulators, the new entity should be finalized by mid-2024.Trading in Turbulent Times
Published October 9, 2023
The Hamas surprise weekend attack on Israel has given oil prices a boost. The war does not have a direct impact on grain markets, but any escalation of war would have a significant effect on crude oil prices. With corn…LeBrun Takes the Reins for Southern MN Ag Center of Excellence
Published October 9, 2023
Tina LeBrun is the new executive director for the Minnesota State Southern Agricultural Center of Excellence. LeBrun has been a farm business management instructor since 2009 and is a past president of the National Farm and Ranch Business Management Educator…SDSU’s Killefer a Finalist for Hawaii Job
Published October 9, 2023
The University of Hawaii has named the three finalists for the dean of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. South Dakota State University animal science professor John Killefer is on that list will be on campus during the…Birkemeyer to Lead MBA in ’24
Published October 8, 2023
The incoming 2024 chair of the Minnesota Broadcasters Association is Jim Birkemeyer of R & J Broadcasting. The R & J Broadcasting roster of radio stations include Red River Farm Network affiliates in Ada, Mahnomen, Fosston and Bagley. During his…Christensen Farms Promotes Howard
Published October 7, 2023
Greg Howard is the new president of Christensen Farms of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. Howard has been the senior vice president and CEO since 2020. Christensen Farms President/CEO Glenn Stolt will remain chief executive officer and on the board of directors.…AgCountry Endowed Chair Launched at NDSU
Published October 7, 2023
The search for the new AgCountry Endowed Chair of Agribusiness is underway at North Dakota State University with an anticipated start date of August 2024. AgCountry Farm Credit Services made the investment and the endowment is being managed by the…A New Chair for MBOLD
Published October 7, 2023
Schwan’s Company CEO Dimitrios Smyrnios is the new MBOLD chairman, succeeding Jeff Harmening of General Mills. MBOLD is a Minnesota-based coalition seeking innovative solutions to the issues facing food and agriculture, including climate change.