Ag Business Articles
Dairy Industry Quantifies Its Economic Impact
Published June 6, 2023
The International Dairy Food Association has released its latest economic impact study. The report says the U.S. dairy industry’s economic impact totaled nearly $794 billion and is responsible for 3.2 million jobs. An additional 60,000 new jobs were created in…Mulhern Announces Retirement Plans
Published June 6, 2023
National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern plans to retire at the end of the year. Mulhern has spent 45 years working in agricultural and dairy policy. The NMPF board of directors is discussing their next step at…FCA Appoints Duran as Chief of Staff
Published June 6, 2023
Farm Credit Administration Chairman and CEO Vincent Logan has named Maribel Duran as chief of staff. Duran comes to FCA from USDA where she served as deputy chief of staff to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.Collins Appointed as Vestaron Board Chairman
Published June 6, 2023
Former Corteva CEO James Collins Jr. has been appointed chairman of the board for the Vestaron Corporation. Collins joined the Vestaron board in January. Vestaron is a crop protection company that focuses on peptide-based biopesticides.Corteva Supports Ukrainian Agriculture
Published June 6, 2023
The U.S. Agency for International Development is collaborating with Corteva Agriscience to help Ukrainian farmers gain access to corn and sunflower seed, crop protection products and financing. Corteva is also increasing Ukrainian farmers’ access to technology and agronomic support.Ruhland to Leave USB Post
Published June 6, 2023
The United Soybean Board will begin a search for a new CEO after its July board meeting. Polly Ruhland, who has been on the job for six years, will leave USB at the end of the year. Previously, Ruhland was…Honorary Degrees to be Presented Today
Published June 5, 2023
The North Dakota FFA is presenting honorary degrees to seven individuals. The list includes NDSU Extension Soil Specialist Dave Franzen, longtime FFA judge and volunteer Lynelle Bachmeier, FFA Alumni supporter Isaac Sondrol, farmers and FFA volunteers Galen and Bonnie Scheresky,…Radio Keeps You Connected
Published June 5, 2023
We received positive news just over a week ago when Ford Motor Company reversed its initial decision and announced its 2024 model vehicles will include AM radio. This effort to keep AM radio in the vehicle dashboard is being heard…CattleWomen 360 Event Considers Mineral Nutrition
Published June 5, 2023
Women involved in the cattle industry are invited to the next event in the Minnesota CattleWomen’s 360 Series that will take place Saturday in Tenstrike, Minnesota. President Michelle Mouser says this series takes a deep dive in to different aspects…