Ag Business Articles
Bushel Farm Launches
Published March 3, 2023
Fargo-based Bushel launched the next generation of farm software. Bushel Farm builds upon the FarmLogs system and allows farmers to automatically track their grain sales. In the first phase, the grain activity between the farmer and the grain elevator is…A “Seesaw” Economy
Published March 2, 2023
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall and National Farmers Union President Rob Larew testified at a House Agriculture Committee hearing to discuss the ag economy. Duvall said farm income isn’t keeping up with costs. According to a USDA forecast,…Biden Appoints Ford to Trade Council
Published March 2, 2023
Land O’Lakes CEO Beth Ford has been appointed to the President’s Export Council. Ford is one of 25 people selected for this advisory group.NCBA Adds Barnett to DC Staff
Published March 1, 2023
Rebecca Barnett has joined the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association as its director of animal health and food safety policy. Most recently, Barnett was the associate director of public policy for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.Too Little, Too Late
Published March 1, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency is taking steps to implement a request by eight Midwest states to sell 15 percent ethanol blends during the summer driving season. However, the change does not begin until 2024. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian…Budget Cuts Hit NDSU Ag College
Published March 1, 2023
Due to declining enrollment and a $7.6 million deficit, North Dakota State University is implementing budget cuts. NDSU Vice President of Agricultural Affairs Greg Lardy outlines the impact to the agriculture college. "We're in a position here in the College of…BASF Ideltis Hybrid Wheat Ends in U.S., Canada
Published March 1, 2023
BASF’s attempt to develop a hybrid wheat seed business in North America has been shut down. This project was officially launched in 2021 for the North American and European markets with a commercial release expected within the next few years.…Glencore Fined
Published March 1, 2023
The U.S. federal courts are fining Glencore $700 million. This huge fine is due to allegations of bribes being paid to officials in Brazil, Nigeria, Venezuela and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These bribes were made to avoid audits…U.S. & Mexico Trade Barbs
Published February 28, 2023
The United States is threatening to take a trade dispute with Mexico over biotech corn to a trade dispute panel. Mexico’s economy minister responded by saying its position on banning GMO corn imports is in compliance with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.…