Ag Business Articles
Agricult-HER: Monica McConkey
Published March 26, 2024
Monica McConkey is a rural mental health specialist for the State of Minnesota and has her own consulting business, Eyes on the Horizon Consulting. McConkey remains involved in the family farm at Bejou, Minnesota. When asked, McConkey said women are…WDE Recognition Announced
Published March 25, 2024
World Dairy Expo has announced its 2024 award winners. Jim Barmore, Marty Faldet and King Hickman of GPS Dairy Consulting in Lakewood, Minnesota are being recognized as the Industry People of the Year. Former Semex CEO Paul Larmer of Guelph,…Canola Minute
Published March 25, 2024
Here's the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. This week, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman provided the latest canola oil production numbers from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Canola seed imports from Canada are…MN Beef Update
Published March 25, 2024
This week, Minnesota Beef Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth recaps the Minnesota Meat Processors Convention for the Minnesota Beef Update. A Crookston, Minnesota meat processor, was awarded the Minnesota Beef Retail Backer Award. B&E Meats was recognized for its…MN Corn Matters
Published March 25, 2024
Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Dana Allen-Tully says E15 sales in December of 2023 broke the previous record. In this week's Minnesota Corn Matters, Allen-Tully discusses what is driving the increase in demand and sales.SD Corn Comments
Published March 25, 2024
South Dakota Corn celebrated National Ag Day by highlighting the diversity of agriculture. South Dakota Corn Growers Association Vice President Taylor Sumption joins South Dakota Corn Comments to talk about his operation and how agriculture contributes to the global economy…Biotech Approvals
Published March 25, 2024
Following its review process, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has determined six biotech crops can be safely grown and bred in the U.S. The list includes a Bayer CropScience canola variety bred for herbicide resistance; a Nuseed canola…Agricult-HER: Sarah Lovas
Published March 25, 2024
Sarah Lovas grew up on a sugarbeet, wheat and potato farm at Hoople, North Dakota, working in the wash plant. She started school at NDSU as a music education major. After volunteering in an elementary classroom, Sarah switched to an…Beet Shares
Published March 24, 2024
Based on thin supply, American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock set a new high last week. According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, there were three sales brokered at $6,000 per share (two blocks of five and one for 12…