Ag Business Articles
Streamlined Permitting Need to Compete for Business
Published October 16, 2023
One of the biggest challenges facing the State of Minnesota in attracting business is its permitting process. Minnesota Chamber Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Byers said the permitting bottleneck impacts many sectors, including agriculture and food processing. "We continue to hear from…The New War and the Impact on Agriculture
Published October 16, 2023
Israel is preparing for the next phase of the war with Hamas, which is expecting to include a major ground offensive. The Red River Farm Network asked Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson about this conflict and the impact…Ag Groups Seek to Intervene on CAFO Case
Published October 16, 2023
The American Farm Bureau Federation, National Pork Producers Council, the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association and United Egg Producers want to intervene in a lawsuit filed by a coalition of environmental and animal rights groups over the regulation of Concentrated…No Decision Yet for Europe’s Reauthorization of Glyphosate
Published October 16, 2023
European Union countries were unable to agree this past week on a ten-year reauthorization of glyphosate. The 27 EU member nations will take another vote in early November and if there is no consensus, the decision will be made by…Dairy Numbers Defy Cull Cow Prices
Published October 16, 2023
Despite high beef prices, dairy herds seem to be maintaining numbers. AgDairy broker Robin Schmahl says this is unexpected. “We’re not seeing the strong interest in culling even though we had been looking at record beef prices.” At this point,…Avian Influenza Confirmed in ND Backyard Flock
Published October 13, 2023
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has received confirmation of the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a backyard chicken flock in Williams County. While the incidence of HPAI in wild birds has declined, the risk remains.NAMA Presents Awards of Excellence
Published October 13, 2023
During the National Agri-Marketing Association Fall Conference, the 2023 Professional Development Awards of Excellence were presented. Jennifer Saylor of J.L. Farmakis received the award in the area of sales. Kenna Rathai of broadhead is the public relations award recipient and…WOTUS Stay Lifted
Published October 13, 2023
The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota has lifted a stay on the Waters of the United States lawsuit. The 24 states that challenged the WOTUS rule are expected to file an amended complaint against the Environmental…South American Genetics Firm Expands
Published October 13, 2023
GDM has signed an agreement to acquire a leading South American wheat breeding company called Biotrigo. The deal still needs regulatory approval. GDM is an Argentine-based company with its U.S. headquarters in Champaign, Illinois. Mustang Seeds is GDM brand in…