Ag Business Articles
Grain Logistics Improve, Challenges Remain
Published January 27, 2023
After poor performance in 2022, rail service is improving with increased grain carloads and train speeds. However, the USDA Grain Transportation Report says the number of unfilled grain cars is record high. Barge rates and freight rates have fallen in…Register for NCI’s Next Market Update: Special Edition Webinar
Published January 27, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting another Market Update: Special Edition webinar on Wednesday at 8 AM. This month will feature Antonina Broyaka, Extension Associate of Agricultural Economics Department at Kansas State University. Brovaka will present on ‘Where Grain Markets…Job Opportunities in Agriculture
Published January 27, 2023
The Red River Farm Network is connecting agricultural companies, organizations and farms with high quality job prospects. Click on the Job Opportunities in Agriculture tab on the RRFN website to see the latest listings. Minnesota's AURI is looking for a…Bronaugh to Leave USDA
Published January 26, 2023
Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewell Bronaugh is leaving USDA. Bronaugh released a statement, saying she is stepping away from this role in the coming weeks to spend more time with her family. Bronaugh previously served as Virginia’s agriculture commissioner, as the…Canola Acreage Increase Will Come From Non-Traditional Areas
Published January 26, 2023
There are estimates North Dakota could see canola acres approach 2 million acres this year. Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen says that is a possibility, but the growth would have to come from the non-traditional canola areas. "In the traditional canola…Difficult Decisions for NDSU Ag College
Published January 26, 2023
Due to budget concerns, North Dakota State University is scaling down from seven academic colleges to five. NDSU Vice President of Agricultural Affairs Greg Lardy says the merger plan has little impact the College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural…Lawsuit Over Loyalty Programs
Published January 26, 2023
Syngenta and Corteva are in federal court, defending their customer loyalty programs. Ten state attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission claim the two companies paid distributors to block competition from selling generic products. The Minnesota AG’s Office is included…Courts to Review Subtherapeutic Antibiotic Use for Livestock
Published January 26, 2023
Environmental and health groups have gone to the courts to ask the Food and Drug Administration reconsider rules that allow farmers and ranchers to administer subtherapeutic levels of antibiotics to livestock. The Natural Resource Defense Council, Public Citizen and other…AgCountry to Deliver $83.5M in Cash Patronage
Published January 26, 2023
A major infusion of cash is going out to farmers in North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. AgCountry Farm Credit Services President and CEO Marc Knisely made the announcement at the cooperative’s AgFocus Conference. The board of directors has approved a cash…