Ag Business Articles
NDSGA Celebrates 40 Years
Published August 25, 2023
The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association was established 40 years ago. In 1983, a half-million acres of soybeans were grown in the state, primarily in the southeastern corner of North Dakota. Today, North Dakota is one of the top ten…Administration Implements Restrictions on Malathion
Published August 25, 2023
As part of its ongoing Endangered Species Act review of crop protection products, EPA is restricting the use of malathion nationally. The decision was made after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service presented its biological opinion. The announcement includes no…BASF Announces Liberty Ultra
Published August 25, 2023
BASF has introduced its Liberty ULTRA herbicide, Powered by Glu-LTM Technology. This herbicide will control grasses and tough broadleaf weeds in glufosinate-tolerant soybeans, corn, canola and cotton. Registration is expected before the end of the year. A targeted launch will…Back to Basics
Published August 24, 2023
Peterson Farms Seed Regional Agronomist Kelsey Stumvoll is optimistic about this year’s harvest. "A lot of the wheat has been good and I think we're going to see a pretty good corn and soybean crop," said Stumvoll. "There's gonna be those…Ag Advisory Committees Appointed
Published August 24, 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai have announced the appointment of 130 private-sector representatives to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees. The Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee includes Bill Gordon from Worthington, Minnesota and Randy Spronk…NCGA Defends Atrazine Usage
Published August 24, 2023
Testifying before an EPA scientific advisory panel, National Corn Growers Association President Tom Haag highlighted atrazine’s role in weed management and the weed resistance issue. Haag, who farms in Eden Valley, Minnesota, said access to atrazine is an important for…Jones Picked for FDA Post
Published August 24, 2023
Jim Jones has been appointed as the first deputy commissioner for human foods at the Food and Drug Administration. Most recently, Jones has led his own environmental consulting firm. He previously spent more than 30 years at the EPA.Crop Advisors Surveyed on Weed Resistance
Published August 24, 2023
Seventy-five percent of the certified crop advisors surveyed are moderately or very concerned about the issue of herbicide resistance in the next five years. Cost is seen as the biggest factor in driving farmer decisions on the topic. Iowa State…Wertman Takes Senior Sales Role with Meristem
Published August 24, 2023
Vince Wertman has joined Meristem Crop Performance Group as its senior sales director and will be based in Minnesota. Most recently, Wertman was the technical sales manager for Agrauxine by Lesaffre North America.