Ag Business Articles
OTA Adds to its Government Affairs Staff
Published January 19, 2023
The Organic Trade Association has appointed Peter Mihalick as its senior director of government affairs. Most recently, Mihalick worked for the National Community Pharmacists Association.Collin Peterson to Consult for IDFA
Published January 19, 2023
The International Dairy Foods Association has added three dairy policy consultants. The trio includes former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson, who now leads The Peterson Group. In addition, Chip English of the Davis Wright Tremaine LLP law firm and…IDFA Names Chief Economist
Published January 19, 2023
Mike Brown is the new chief economist for the International Dairy Foods Association. Previously, Brown was the director of the dairy supply chain for the Kroger supermarket chain.MCGA Recognition
Published January 19, 2023
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association presented its Gavel Award to immediate past president Bryan Biegler of Lake Wilson. State Senator Torrey Westrom of Alexandria received the Friend of Agriculture Award. Cannon Falls farmer Les Anderson was honored with the Kernel…Farm Lending Rebound
Published January 19, 2023
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is reporting a gradual increase in farm lending activity. The average size of non-real estate farm loans in the fourth quarter was 20 percent higher than one year ago. Interest rates on non-real…Efforts Underway to Update Organic Program
Published January 19, 2023
USDA is making changes to strengthen the enforcement of its National Organic Program. The proposal calls for improved farm-to-market traceability and greater insight over imports.Ships Sitting Idle in the Black Sea
Published January 19, 2023
The United Nations is seeking more efficiencies in the shipment of grain out of the Black Sea Region. There is a backlog of more than 100 ships in Turkish waters waiting to be inspected. The U.S. Ambassador to the United…SD Grain Buyer Bill Tabled
Published January 18, 2023
A bill was introduced in the South Dakota Legislature that would require grain buyers to report any alleged financial wrongdoing. After numerous discussions with the grain industry, Public Utilities Commission Commissioner Chris Nelson said they want the regulatory agency to…Fertilizer Price Outlook
Published January 18, 2023
A new report from S and P Commodity Insights suggests fertilizer prices will likely remain steady going into the spring season. After a disappointing fall application season, there is more than adequate supplies of phosphate and potash for this spring.…