Ag Business Articles
SDSU Welcomes Pesticide Education Specialist
Published October 17, 2023
South Dakota State University has hired Stephen Robertson as a new pesticide education field specialist. Previously, Robertson was a biodiversity coordinator and researcher at the University of Arkansas.A Win for PETA and Activist Groups
Published October 16, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a victory for animal rights groups and other activists by refusing to hear a case dealing with the so-called ‘ag-gag’ laws. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals challenged North Carolina’s law that…Hydrogen Hub Praised
Published October 16, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced that Heartland Hydrogen Hub has been selected for up to $925 million in grant funding. "North Dakota is already an ag and energy powerhouse and with the Heartland Hydrogen Hub, we'll play off those…U.S. Benefits From Multimodal Transportation System
Published October 16, 2023
Low water levels of the Mississippi River are limiting grain movement. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek said the United States has a diverse supply chain. "We continue to benefit from having a variety of opportunities to move product…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,…