Ag Business Articles
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.Marketing Less-Than-Perfect Potatoes
Published May 2, 2023
A group known as the Fresh Solutions Network is introducing a new way to market #2 grade potatoes. The SPUDS less-than-perfect potatoes will be available in ten-pound bags. These potatoes may have a blemish or an odd shape, but that…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…