Ag Business Articles
UPL Ask the Expert
Published April 19, 2023
UPL Commercial Lead Shawn Kennedy highlighted new technology for the potato industry in the latest UPL Ask the Expert. Click here to hear the entire interview.Spronk Appointed to Pork Board
Published April 19, 2023
A Minnesota pork producer is one of five appointees to the National Pork Board. Dr. Gordon Spronk of Edgerton will serve a three-year term. The other appointees are from Iowa, California, North Carolina and Virginia.HPAI Case Reported in ND
Published April 19, 2023
Avian influenza has been confirmed in a Dickey County, North Dakota turkey flock. The farm has been quarantined and the birds are being depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. This is the first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian…Disagreement Continues for Black Sea Grain Deal
Published April 19, 2023
The tit-for-tat disagreements continue between Russia and Ukraine regarding the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Russia claims Ukraine is demanding bribes from ship owners to register new vessels. Ukraine said Russian grain inspectors were holding up grain shipments. After two days…JBS Settles Beef Case
Published April 18, 2023
In a proposed settlement, JBS will pay $25 million to commercial beef buyers for allegedly conspiring to restrict market supplies and keep prices artificially high. Cargill and Tyson are also being sued but have not agreed to this settlement. This…Legislature Tackles Foreign Land Ownership
Published April 18, 2023
A bill banning foreign ownership of North Dakota farmland has passed in the House. This issue was prompted by the China-owned Fufeng corn wet milling project in Grand Forks. The legislation targets foreign adversaries, like China or North Korea, preventing…Children’s Ag Museum Proposed
Published April 18, 2023
Fundraising is underway for the creation of the Mini Sota Agricultural Children’s Museum in downtown Benson, Minnesota. Organizer Ginger Claussen says the museum will provide a whole-farm experience. "You can learn the different types of machinery used on the farm and…Young Leaders to Learn About Crop Protection Industry
Published April 18, 2023
The Mid America CropLife Association has selected nine college students to participate in its Young Leader Scholarship Program. Four of the participants are from the tristate region. The list includes Nicole Koziolek from the University of Minnesota, Lahni Stachler from…Johny Presented Outstanding Service Award
Published April 18, 2023
The Midwest Poultry Consortium awarded Dr. Anup Kollanoor Johny with its outstanding service award. Johny was recognized for his commitment to the MPC Center for Excellence Scholarship/Internship Program and his work at the University of Minnesota.