Ag Business Articles
New USDA Report Released on Carbon Markets
Published October 24, 2023
USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie said demand is growing within the carbon market. "You see a lot of the interest from companies that buy commodities in creating their supply chain (and) you see producer groups, whether…Region Well Represented Among Wheat Yield Contest Winners
Published October 24, 2023
The National Wheat Yield Contest winners have been announced. Brad Disrud of Rolla, North Dakota won the Bin Buster category for dryland spring wheat. Disrud’s crop came in just shy of 130 bushels per acre with WestBred 9590. John Wesolowski…Yara 3Q Profits Decline
Published October 24, 2023
The fertilizer company, Yara, had third-quarter net income of $2 million. That compares to $402 million one year ago. Company officials said prices are down significantly from last year. Global instability is being blamed.ASA Adds to Policy Team
Published October 23, 2023
Joe Prosser has joined the American Soybean Association as its policy manaager. Previously, Prosser worked for California Congressman John Duarte and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst.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…