Ag Business Articles
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…Fertilizer Fee Increase Proposed
Published January 26, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is seeking an increase in the fertilizer tonnage fee to fund inspections, permitting and nitrogen point source evaluations. The fee would increase from 39 cents per ton to 64 cents. State Representative Bobbie Harder questioned…New Products Showcased at IPPE
Published January 26, 2023
Amlan International was recognized as the Best of the Best in Live Production at the International Production and Processing Expo New Product Showcase. Phylox is a proprietary mineral technology than can be used to promote gut health in chickens and…