Ag Business Articles
More Interest Rate Hikes on the Horizon
Published March 12, 2023
Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell told lawmakers the central bank would consider raising interest rates by a half percentage point later this month. During his semiannual visit to Capitol Hill to discuss monetary policy, Powell also said the benchmark…MFU Minute
Published March 12, 2023
In this week's Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl recaps the National Farmers Union Convention.NCI Hosting Everything Ethanol Webinar
Published March 12, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting another Everything Ethanol webinar Wednesday at 10 AM. Robert McCormick, senior research fellow, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, will be presenting on a global ethanol blended fuel compatibility study. This interactive webinar series focuses on…Beet Stock Values
Published March 12, 2023
According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, there were four American Crystal Sugar Company-brokered beet stock sales last week totaling 62 shares for an average price of $4,722.58 per share.Grain Storage Cost-Share Funding Available
Published March 10, 2023
Farmers from nine states impacted by crop disasters last year are eligible for cost-share funding for emergency grain storage. Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota are authorized to receive this assistance. The Farm Service Agency will accept applications through December…Building Fertilizer Capacity
Published March 10, 2023
USDA has announced the first $29 million in grants to build domestic fertilizer production capacity. The Fertilizer Production Expansion Program is part of the Biden Administration’s effort to promote competition in agricultural markets.SHIP IT Act Endorsed
Published March 10, 2023
The Agricultural Transportation Working Group has given its support for the Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking Act. This legislation, which is known as by acronym SHIP IT, focuses on increasing the number of truck drivers and increases…Award Winning Wheat
Published March 10, 2023
East Grand Forks farmer Matthew Krueger received second place in the dryland spring wheat division of the National Wheat Yield Contest. The WestBred 9590 variety was seeded May 20. Despite a late planting date, it yielded 113 bushels per acre.…House Votes to Reverse WOTUS Rule
Published March 9, 2023
The House has passed a resolution, voicing its disapproval for the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States rule. The resolution now moves to the Senate. North Dakota Congressman Kelly Armstrong highlighted the bipartisan vote, calling WOTUS a violation of…