Ag Business Articles
NextGen Buys Carbon Removal Credits
Published May 2, 2023
Summit Carbon Solutions has signed off on its first agreement to sell carbon removal credits. This is the company building the pipeline that extends from Midwestern ethanol plants to western North Dakota where it will be stored underground. NextGen, which…Staff Shortages Pinch County FSA Offices
Published May 1, 2023
North Dakota State Farm Service Agency Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen says workforce shortages are a major issue for county FSA offices nationwide. "The pandemic has acclerated the problem so the private industry started paying more competitive wages and the FSA…Encouraging Forecast for Spring Fieldwork
Published May 1, 2023
Helena Agri-Enterprises Territory Manager Thad Meister says the surge of activity will be challenging for ag retailers. "I think when everybody gets going, it's going to be hard and fast; it's going to be a struggle to get everything to…Condolences to Friends and Family of Tim Burke
Published May 1, 2023
A public memorial service will be held May 19 in Chaska, Minnesota for Tim Burke. Burke, 71, passed away April 20. Burke was a mentor to many in the ag advertising and media industry, spending 32 years at the Martin…MO Sow Operations to Shutdown
Published May 1, 2023
Smithfield Foods is reportedly shutting down 37 sow farms in northern Missouri. The decision is likely due to difficult swine market conditions.Bankruptcy Filed
Published May 1, 2023
The pork processing plant in Windom, Minnesota has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. HyLife Foods announced its intention to sell the plant two weeks ago and has been working with the State of Minnesota to find a buyer. This facility…California Announces Additional Regs on Truckers
Published May 1, 2023
The State of California will end the sale of gas and diesel-powered trucks by 2036. The rule also requires all fleet trucks be electric or zero-emission by 2042. The federal government needs to give its approval for the enforcement of…Negotiations Continue Between West Coast Ports and Union
Published May 1, 2023
West Coast ports have reached a tentative agreement with the union related to automation. However, the overall labor contract is still in limbo. The last contract expired last year.Canadian Strike Ends
Published May 1, 2023
Over 120,000 federal Canadian workers are back on the job today after reaching a tentative agreement overnight. This agreement includes the many workers in the Canadian agriculture department and agencies like the Canadian Grain Commission. These workers have been on…