Ag Business Articles
Cold, Dry Conditions in Northern North Dakota
Published April 8, 2024
According to O’Toole Seed owner Brian O’Toole, it’s too early to be planting much beyond small grains. "We're sending loads of wheat out, but as far as the other commodities, the planting dates aren't available for putting them in the…Meat Exports Up Over Last Year
Published April 8, 2024
The U.S. Meat Export Federation reports a 14% increase in pork exports for February from a year ago and a 15% value increase during that time. Federation President Dan Halstrom attributes the growth to Mexico and strong global market performance.…No New Collaboration for CHS-Growmark
Published April 8, 2024
In January, the board and management of CHS and Growmark announced they were exploring a possible merger. "Both companies went in with our eyes wide open seeing if there's something more in addition to the ventures we have together already,"…States Should Follow Science-Based Rules
Published April 8, 2024
More than 60 agricultural groups have created a coalition to protect the farmers’ access to crop protection tools. The Modern Ag Alliance is promoting the importance of science-based rules. While states have the option to expand the regulations for glyphosate…Biden Visits Baltimore Bridge Site
Published April 8, 2024
President Joe Biden visited the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on Friday. Biden said action is being taken to reopen the Port of Baltimore. "By the end of April, they'll be able to open the third channel for…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published April 8, 2024
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson cites the encouraging news in the lean hogs, crude and gold. "Part of it is due to the uncertainty in the Middle…GREET Decision in ‘Very Near Future’
Published April 7, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency’s update of the so-called GREET life cycle model will be complete in the “very near future.” EPA Administrator Michael Regan made that point at the Society of Environmental Journalists Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. The carbon intensity…What’s the End Goal?
Published April 6, 2024
The Canadian Pacific Railway decision impacts several grain elevators in North Dakota. State Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is in conversation with the CP to help the company understand the implications of this decision, but there are no guarantees. "It is…Farm Bill Advocacy
Published April 5, 2024
National Association of Wheat Growers President Keef Felty continues to focus on the farm bill with crop insurance being the primary concern. "Keeping it whole and functional because it is the cornerstone of our safety net in production agriculture so…