Ag Business Articles
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…10-Year Notes At Levels Not Seen in 16 Years
Published October 20, 2023
The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury notes topped five percent for the first time since June of 2007. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi said this is significant news for the economy. "That's a different world from what…Fertilizer Market Impacts
Published October 20, 2023
Mississippi River levels are the biggest influence on fertilizer markets right now according to StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville. A lot of product is already in place, but there’s still a tremendous amount of price risk in the…Meat Processing Unit for WCA Students Coming in ’24
Published October 20, 2023
High school students at West Central Area Schools will have a unique opportunity to learn how to process meat in a new mobile processing unit beginning in 2024. FFA Advisor and ag teacher Eric Sawatzke says students will learn how…