Ag Business Articles
South Dakota FFA Slates New Officer Team
Published April 19, 2023
The South Dakota FFA Association has slated the 2023- 2024 state officer team. South Dakota State FFA Treasurer Gretta Larson says she ran for state office to get more young leaders involved in agriculture. "I was inspired to run for…Farm Loan Volume Drops
Published April 19, 2023
According to the latest Ag Finance Update from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the volume of non-real estate farm loans is down ten percent from the first quarter of last year. Lending activity was held back with fewer…Transportation Secretary Touts Infrastructure Improvements
Published April 19, 2023
While meeting with farm broadcasters in Washington, D.C., Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg addressed the supply chain issues that have impacted agriculture. "We're able to do a lot because of the infrastructure improvements that we're funding," said Buttigieg. "Whether it's the port…State and Federal Support for Waubun Meat Slaughter Project
Published April 19, 2023
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen made a stop in Mahnomen County this past week to get an update on a proposed meat processing plant. Benson and Turner Foods is building a small cattle and hog slaughter facility at Waubun. Petersen…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…