Ag Business Articles
Fielding Questions: Crop Insurance Decisions
Published January 9, 2023
In the latest edition of the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Senior Vice President Keith Wilson discusses the importance of having an MPCI policy. New products for 2023 and the considerations for farmers and ranchers when making their…Improvements Seen in the Supply Chain
Published January 9, 2023
The supply chain situation is improving and manufacturers are finding ways to mitigate any product shortages. "Supply is always going to be one of our big issues in agriculture," said Marsha Van Laere, Northern Plains sales representative, Gowan USA. "Our supply…Right-to-Repair MOU Signed
Published January 9, 2023
The American Farm Bureau Federation and John Deere have signed a memorandum of understanding, giving farmers the right to repair their own equipment. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall made the announcement at the organization’s convention in Puerto Rico. "This agreement will…MCIA to Meet in Fergus Falls
Published January 9, 2023
The Minnesota Crop Improvement Association is one of the leading state agencies of its kind. "In many years, we are either number two or the number three in certified acres," said Fawad Shah, president/CEO, MCIA. "North Dakota has more acres than…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published January 9, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said soybeans are the bright spot in the markets. "We continue to see issues in Argentina with dry conditions and the…Foster Farms-Union Pacific Dispute
Published January 9, 2023
One of the country’s largest chicken processors is asking the government to address an ongoing rail service issue with Union Pacific. Rail shipments are not making it to the Foster Farms’ facilities in California on a timely basis. The company…Biden, Trudeau and Lopez Obrador Meet in Mexico City
Published January 9, 2023
President Joe Biden is in Mexico City for a summit meeting with his counterparts from Mexico and Canada. Trade will be on the agenda. For agriculture, that includes Mexico’s proposed ban on biotech corn imports.AFBF Honors Moore
Published January 9, 2023
Former American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Dale Moore was presented the group’s Distinguished Service Award. Moore served in that role from 2018-to-2022. Moore was chief of staff for four agriculture secretaries and was the staff of former Kansas…Unions Vote Down CNH Labor Contract
Published January 9, 2023
Two local unions at CNH Industrial factories in Wisconsin and Iowa have rejected a tentative labor contract. The four-year contract proposal included wage increases of 25-to-38 percent. A strike has been underway at the farm and construction manufacturing plants since…