Ag Business Articles
Waiting for Guidance on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Published August 10, 2023
The biofuels industry is awaiting the Treasury Department’s guidance on the fuels that qualify for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper is focused on the methodology. "The Inflation Reduction Act established a tax…State of the Farm
Published August 9, 2023
Bushel has published its 2023 State of the Farm Report. Nearly 1,400 farmers participated in the survey with most of the respondents representing large acreage farms. Only four percent of those surveyed are highly satisfied with their grain marketing results.…Record High Membership
Published August 9, 2023
The National FFA Organization has record high student membership of 945,988. That's an increase of 11 percent from last year. The number of chapters is also growing, up 168 from a year ago.Soil Health Management Improves the Bottom-line
Published August 9, 2023
The Soil Health Institute and National Association of Conservation Districts have released results of a national study. It found soil health management improved net farm income by an average of $65 per acre. Yield increases were reported for 42 percent…Losses for Beyond Meat
Published August 9, 2023
For the first six months of the fiscal year, Beyond Meat suffered a loss of $112.5 million. That compares to a loss of nearly $198 million in the same period one year ago. During the second quarter, sales for the…Canadian Port Dispute Resolved
Published August 9, 2023
Canadian dockworkers have ratified the labor agreement with West Coast ports. Nearly 75 percent of the union members voted for this deal. It includes a bump in wages, benefits and training opportunities.As Expected, Smithfield to Close 30+ Sow Units
Published August 8, 2023
Smithfield Foods plans to shut down 35 swine farm sites and lay off over 90 employees in October. Smithfield, which is the world’s largest pork producer, is one of many meat processors being squeezed by the downturn in profits.A Settlement in Massachusetts Animal Welfare Litigation
Published August 8, 2023
The National Pork Producers Council, a handful of restaurant associations and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office are asking the courts to approve a settlement agreement. A federal lawsuit is challenging the constitutionality of the Massachusetts rules governing the treatment of…A New Look for ND Ag Association Trade Show
Published August 8, 2023
The North Dakota Agricultural Association is making changes to its annual trade show. The event formerly known as the Northern Ag Expo will now be called the NDAA Agribusiness Expo. The late November event will be held at the Avalon…