Ag Business Articles
COFCO-Sinograin JV to Begin Operations
Published December 29, 2022
A joint venture set up by two state-owned Chinese grain companies will officially begin operations this month. COFCO and Sinograin established the China Enterprise United Grain Reserve Company in September. This new entity will manage grain reserves and help protect…New Coordinator Named for Black Sea Grain Initiative
Published December 29, 2022
The United Nations has named a new coordinator for the Black Sea Grain Initiative. A Kuwaiti vice admiral will manage grain shipments from Ukraine. A former World Food Program official has been in that role since August. This humanitarian grain…Wheat Seed Decisions Coming in Earlier Than Ever
Published December 28, 2022
Wheat seed buying decisions have moved earlier and earlier in the year. "Farmers are planning their whole farm so they're making their corn hybrid decision, soybean variety decision and wheat decision all at the same time," explains WestBred Cereal Account…Crop Insurance Will Face Criticism During the ’23 Farm Bill Debate
Published December 28, 2022
The farm bill debate will begin soon after the new Congress organizes in the weeks ahead. Will Stafford is CHS’ representative in Washington, D.C. and expects to see a familiar theme during the farm bill process. "There will always be…Mosaic Offers Two Biological Solutions
Published December 28, 2022
To this point, the crop nutrition focus has been on macro and micronutrients. Mosaic Global Agronomy Director Matt Sowder said the company's philosophy is moving from advanced crop nutrition to a balanced approach. "There are a lot of people in…Russia Seeks New Trade Route
Published December 28, 2022
Russia is building a new transportation trade route to the Indian Ocean, through Iran. This 1,900-mile rail route will help Russia serve Iran, India, the Middle East and Africa. With this deal, Russia can also avoid trade sanctions.Ten States Seek Year-Round E15 Use
Published December 28, 2022
Missouri is joining nine other Midwestern states asking for the ability to use E15 year-round. Minnesota and South Dakota are two of the other states seeking approval from the Environmental Protection Agency.Beet Share Values
Published December 26, 2022
According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, there were four American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock brokered sales last week totaling 123 shares at $4,700 per share.TransFARMation: Unique Stressors Facing Farmers and Ranchers
Published December 23, 2022
Most farmers enjoyed a good harvest and are experiencing decent markets. However, the high cost of crop inputs has cut into the margins on the farm. In addition to financial challenges, farmers and ranchers face unique stressors. In the latest…