Ag Business Articles
New CEO Named for SDARL
Published December 22, 2022
Montana State University Director of Government Affairs Janelle Booth is returning to her home state to take over as the CEO of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership Foundation in March. She was the co-founder and director of the…EPA Sued
Published December 22, 2022
The Center for Food Safety, the Center for Environmental Health, Pesticide Action Network of North America and a coalition of farm worker groups are suing the EPA. The lawsuit claims the agency failed to test and regulate pesticides that disrupt…STB Rules on Rail Disputes
Published December 21, 2022
The Surface Transportation Board has adopted two rules to streamline rate disputes between railroads and shippers. One rule establishes a voluntary arbitration program. The other rule offers a new procedure to resolve small rate disputes. The Association of American Railroads…Brossart to Chair STC
Published December 21, 2022
The Soy Transportation Coalition has elected Chris Brossart of Wolford, North Dakota as its chairman. Brossart also chairs the North Dakota Soybean Council. "It's an honor to be elected to this position and serve producers across the nation." said Brossart.…Develder Reflects on a Career in the Dairy Business
Published December 21, 2022
Donn Develder started his career with Associated Milk Producers, Incorporated in 1985 as a field representative in northern Minnesota. At the end of this week, he'll retire as the co-op’s co-president and CEO. Thanks to the global demand for dairy products,…Farm Bureau Committees Welcome New Members
Published December 21, 2022
The American Farm Bureau Federation has appointed five new members to its Promotion & Education Committee. That list includes North Dakota farmer Nate Schlief. Members were also appointed to the AFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee for 2023-2025. Jason and…New Partnership Brings High-Res Thermal Imaging to FieldNET
Published December 21, 2022
Lindsay Corporation and Ceres Imaging have announced a strategic partnership. The Ceres Imaging technology will by used to populate high-resolution impages in Lindsay's FieldNET platform to allow growers to remotely monitor, control, analyze and apply irrigation recommendations.Sustainability Support
Published December 21, 2022
The year-end spending bill includes provisions to promote voluntary conservation practices to reduce high carbon emissions. This language would allow private sector funds to supplement federal conservation programs.CHS Hedging Settles With CFTC
Published December 21, 2022
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has ordered CHS Hedging to pay a $6.5 million penalty. CHS Hedging reportedly accepted millions of dollars in margin payments from a rancher in Washington without adequately investigating the customer’s source of funds or reporting…