Ag Business Articles
Charney Accepts White House Job
Published April 27, 2023
Alyssa Charney is the new White House director for lands and climate smart agriculture. Previously, Charney was the chief of staff at the Natural Resources Conservation Service.Best of NAMA
Published April 27, 2023
During the National Agri-Marketing Association Conference in St. Louis, the Idaho Potato Commission was named the Best of NAMA Grand Champion. EvansHardy + Young is the agency responsible for this public relations campaign. Purina Animal Nutrition received the Best of…Syngenta Group Releases Quarterly Financial Report
Published April 27, 2023
The Syngenta Group finished the first quarter with sales of over $9 billion, a three percent improvement over last year. In North America, crop protection sales rose 22 percent. North American seed sales increased three percent. Prices moved higher to…APHIS Outlines Its Strategic Plan
Published April 26, 2023
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has unveiled its new five-year strategic plan. It includes six goals, including the protection of agriculture from plant and animal disease, expanding safe trade, promoting animal welfare and addressing the agency’s workforce challenges.…HOF Honors for Walt Bones
Published April 26, 2023
The South Dakota Hall of Fame has announced its class for 2023. Former South Dakota Agriculture Secretary Walt Bones is being recognized for his achievements in agriculture. The Honors Ceremony will be September 8-9 in Chamberlain.A Potential New Avenue for Ukrainian Grain
Published April 26, 2023
The European agriculture commissioner is optimistic five nearby countries will agree to allow Ukrainian grain to move though their countries for export to other parts of the world. Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia will simply be transit routes for…China Reinforces Self-Sufficiency Theme
Published April 26, 2023
A new outlook report from China’s ministry of agriculture and rural affairs highlights a move to self-sufficiency. This report says China plans to grow over 88 percent of its grain within the next ten years. That compares to the current…New State FFA Officer Team Named
Published April 26, 2023
The Minnesota FFA Convention capped off with the installation of the new state officer team. Katelyn Ketchum of Lewiston-Altura is the new president. Tyler Ratka of ROCORI is vice president. The slate of officers also includes Secretary Alison Murrell of…Lawmakers Hope to Overturn New H-2A Rule
Published April 26, 2023
A group of Republican senators has introduced a resolution of disapproval to overturn a Labor Department rule dealing with H-2A workers. This rule increases the minimum wages for those working on an H-2A visa. North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer said…