Ag Business Articles
JBS Releases 4Q Financials
Published March 27, 2024
The world’s largest meatpacker is reporting fourth-quarter profits of $16.7 million. That’s a 96 percent decline from a year ago for JBS. An oversupply of chicken and pork, plus higher grain prices are having an impact.No Impact to Human Health or the Milk Supply
Published March 26, 2024
After the USDA confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a small number of dairy herds, National Milk Producers Federation Executive Vice President for Communications and Industry Relations Alan Bjerga was quick to assure the dairy industry and…ND Corn Council Leadership Team on the Job
Published March 26, 2024
The North Dakota Corn Council officer team moves into their new leadership role as the calendar turns to April. Carson Klosterman of Wyndmere is the chairman. The vice chair is William Wagner of Neche. Justin Halvorson of Sheldon is the…BASF Offers SCN Tool
Published March 26, 2024
BASF is launching a new website to provide farmers with soybean cyst nematode sampling results from across the country. The website is designed to be a decision-making tool for farmers dealing with this pest.Emergency Waiver Request for Unleaded88
Published March 26, 2024
A coalition of six national agriculture and biofuel groups has sent another letter to EPA Administrator Micheal Regan, renewing their call for an emergency waiver for summer sales of E15. Ongoing conflicts with Russia and Ukraine and the Middle East…ND Oilseed Council Election Results
Published March 26, 2024
Adam Bettenhausen and Myron Dieterle have been elected to the North Dakota Oilseed Council and the North Dakota Sunflower Association board of directors. Bettenhausen farms at Wishek and Dieterle farms at Kief.KWS Spins Off South American Corn Business
Published March 26, 2024
The KWS Group is selling its South American corn breeding business to an Argentine-based company called GDM. This does not impact the KWS sugarbeet seed portfolio. However, KWS released a statement saying the company is exploring various strategic options for…Public Input Sought for Pipeline Project
Published March 26, 2024
The North Dakota Public Service Commission has scheduled a series of hearings to get public input on the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project. The hearings will be April 22 in Mandan; May 24 in Wahpeton and June 4 in Linton.…AG Gains Protections for Dairy Farm Employees During Litigation
Published March 26, 2024
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office has reached a temporary injunction with Evergreen Dairy at Paynesville. With this announcement, employees at five facilities in Stearns County and one in Redwood County will be paid while legal action continues. The AG’s Office…