Ag Business Articles
Rugg Accepts New Opportunity
Published May 3, 2023
Beginning in June, Mory Rugg will join The Arthur Companies as a wheat breeder. Rugg had been in a similar role with BASF before the company shut down its North American wheat breeding program in March.SD Regent Vacancies Filled
Published May 3, 2023
Governor Kristi Noem has appointed Jim Lochner and Doug Morrison to the South Dakota Board of Regents. Lochner previously was an executive with Tyson Foods. Morrison was a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis from 2003 to 2006.Paid Leave Bill Passes in MN House
Published May 3, 2023
The Minnesota House of Representatives has passed legislation providing workers up to 12 weeks of paid family leave and another 12 weeks of paid medical leave per year. Republican lawmakers tried to turn back the bill, saying it will hurt…Another Term for Five MSRPC Directors
Published May 3, 2023
Five Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council directors have been reelected. Bill Zurn from Callaway, Pat Sullivan of Franklin, Patrick O’Leary of Benson, Ron Obermoller of Brewster and Rachel Krusemark of Sherburn will serve three year terms.Corn Checkoff Board Members Reelected
Published May 3, 2023
The results of the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council election have been announced. Dave Vipond of Mahnomen, Brandon Fast of Mountain Lake, Jim O’Connor of Blooming Prairie and Rodney Moe of Waltham were reelected. The council oversees corn checkoff…1Q Sales Increase for AGCO
Published May 3, 2023
AGCO reports first quarter net sales of $3.3 billion. That’s up 24 percent from the same quarter last year. AGCO officials cited a healthy farm economy and strong global demand as reasons for the sales increase.Wogsland to Retire From NDGGA
Published May 2, 2023
After 19 years as the executive director of the North Dakota Grain Growers Association, Dan Wogsland will retire June 1. NDGGA President Ed Kessel says Wogsland has made his mark on the industry. "When Dan talks people listen just because…The Bull Pen
Published May 2, 2023
Once a month, the Red River Farm Network sits down with Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi to discuss markets. April was a volitle time for the markets and global economic news is leading the way as we head…MFBF Minute
Published May 2, 2023
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Promotion and Education Committee Chair Cindy Durheim discusses this important topic in this week's MFBF Minute.