Ag Business Articles
Rorvig, Schafer Take Leadership Roles with NCBA Committees
Published January 18, 2023
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has announced the appointments made to its policy committees. Dan Rorvig of McVille, North Dakota is the new chair of the NCBA tax and credit committee. New Rockford, North Dakota rancher Jeff Schafer is the…Legislature Expected to Address Corporate Farming Law
Published January 17, 2023
With the hope to grow animal agriculture in the state, there will be bills to modify North Dakota’s corporate farming law. "It appears that they would be only looking at a poultry, dairy, swine, aquaculture, and hydroponics," said State Agriculture…A Game-Changer
Published January 17, 2023
When operational, the three proposed soybean crush facilities in North Dakota are expected to utilize nearly 70 percent of the state’s soybean production. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says that will be a game-changer for…Renewables Described as ‘the Energy of Peace’
Published January 17, 2023
The environment has been the main driver behind the development of the renewable energy business, but that is changing. The head of the International Energy Agency said energy security is now the primary consideration. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine resulted in…Smaller, But Bigger
Published January 16, 2023
North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says the industry has seen consolidation and facility closures in the past five years. "Membership is smaller but bigger, if that makes sense," said Letcher. "A smaller number but larger firms.…Protection From Nuisance Lawsuits
Published January 16, 2023
A bill is being drafted in the South Dakota Legislature that will provide liability protection for farms and ranches from nuisance lawsuits. Among other things, this proposal would set limits on compensatory and punitive damages. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem…Hall of Fame Honors for Butter Sculptor
Published January 16, 2023
Linda Christensen is the newest inductee into the Minnesota State Agricultural Society Hall of Fame. Christensen was the butter sculptor for Princess Kay of the Milky Way and the regional dairy princesses for 50 years. The farm crops superintendent Ron…Scapanski, Fox Re-elected
Published January 16, 2023
During the Minnesota State Agricultural Association, Joe Scapanski of Sauk Rapids was re-elected to a second one-year term as president. Joe Fox of Maplewood was re-elected as vice president. The State Fair board of managers approved $9.4 million in maintenance…China Approves Imports of Eight Biotech Crops
Published January 16, 2023
The list includes two glyphosate-resistant types of alfalfa, which was submitted for approval more than ten years ago. Both alfalfa traits are owned by Forage Genetics International, which is a subsidiary of Land O’Lakes. China also approved a glyphosate-resistant canola…