Ag Business Articles
ND 4-H Foundation Welcomes Drummond to Staff
Published September 15, 2023
The North Dakota 4-H Foundation has named Chloe Drummond as its board coordinator and relationship specialist. Drummond is a Fargo, North Dakota native. Most recently, Drummond was a retail sales manager for REI in Arizona.Voegele Joins AURI Team
Published September 15, 2023
Jennifer Voegele is the new director of marketing communications for Minnesota's Agricultural Utilization and Research Institute. Previously, Voegele worked for Fortier Public Relations and Midwest Dairy.An Eventual Shift in Acreage Expected
Published September 15, 2023
Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson believes the new soybean crush plants in North Dakota will influence the acreage mix. "I think we'll see an increase in bean acreage, especially when you look at it in the eastern parts of…A Change for Soybean Marketing
Published September 15, 2023
The development of the soybean crush business in the region will influence local basis levels. West Central Ag Services grain merchandiser Randy Zimmerman was part of the Red River Farm Network market outlook forum Thursday and said this new market…More Competition for Soybeans
Published September 15, 2023
The new soybean crush plant at Spiritwood will begin processing soybeans on Wednesday. Kristi Van Ahn, who is with Van Ahn and Company, was part of a market outlook panel discussion at the Big Iron Farm Show. Van Ahn said…A New Oilseed Crush Plant Coming to SD
Published September 15, 2023
South Dakota Soybean Processors will hold a groundbreaking event for its new crush plant on Tuesday. The Mitchell, South Dakota facility will have the ability to crush soybeans, sunflowers, canola and camelina. The plant is expected to be operating by…FCA Offers Mixed View of Farm Economy
Published September 15, 2023
In its quarterly economic report, the Farm Credit Administration said 2023 net farm income will be down sharply from last year. Falling commodity prices, high input costs and low government payments are all part of the story. However, financial ratios…New Drone Policy
Published September 15, 2023
The Federal Aviation Administration has given its approval for beyond visual line of sight drone flights for uAvionix. These flights will use North Dakota’s first-of-its-kind UAS system called Vantis. Trevor Woods, who leads the Northern Plains UAS test site in…Kleven Joins NDSC Staff
Published September 15, 2023
The North Dakota Soybean Council has hired Craig Kleven as its director of industry relations. Most recently, Kleven was the agricultural education state supervisor and executive secretary for North Dakota FFA. This is a newly created position for the NDSC.