Ag Business Articles
75 Years and Counting
Published June 25, 2023
Erskine Attachments is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Sales Finance Manager John Marshall says the company is one of the largest manufacturers in the industry of attachments for tractors and skid steers. "Seventy-five years ago, we were a farm implement company…Expanding Access to Veterinarians in Rural Areas
Published June 23, 2023
Rural communities are faced with a shortage of essential veterinary services. The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program provides student loan reimbursement to veterinarians who practice for three years in federally designated shortage areas. A similar program is available for medical…Additional Funds Available for Domestic Fertilizer Sector
Published June 23, 2023
USDA is making an additional $400 million in grants available for the Fertilizer Product Expansion Program. The money will be used to support domestic fertilizer capacity. USDA previously allocated $500 million for this program. The new grant funds are due…TransFARMation: Five Years After Selling the Cows
Published June 23, 2023
With milk prices in the $15 per hundredweight range, dairy farmers are making difficult decisions. Derrick and Amanda Sommers of Waseca, Minnesota went through a similar scenario five years ago when they sold the cows and transitioned to a life…Beef Industry Releases Quality Assessment
Published June 23, 2023
Compared to the last report in 2016, the biggest improvement in beef quality was the overall efficiency across the beef chain. The National Beef Quality Audit is conducted every five years to improve quality and minimize economic losses. The report…Follow the Label
Published June 23, 2023
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson and California Congressman Jim Costa have introduced legislation supporting uniform labeling standards for crop protection products. Some states are adding labeling requirements outside of the EPA-approved label, which prompted this proposalLearn Impact of Weather During NCI Market Update
Published June 22, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting another Market Update webinar Wednesday at 8 AM. This webinar will feature Daryl Ritchison, director, North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network, who will be highlighting concerns about the recent weather and what can be expected…Soybean Crush Projects Stalled by EPA Decision
Published June 22, 2023
According to American Soybean Association Biodiesel and Infrastructure Advocacy Team Chair Dave Walton, the EPA Renewable Fuels Standard draft rule stalled numerous biodiesel projects. The Iowa farmer said the projected crush capacity was not considered when setting volumes. “There were…NDDA Seeks Growers Who Have Done Business with Pipeline Foods
Published June 22, 2023
Pipeline Foods, LLC, which handled organic and non-GMO grains and ingredients, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October of 2021. North Dakota Agriculture commissioner Doug Goehring says it appears the company is liquidating rather than re-establishing operations. “Our concern is…