Ag Business Articles
Year Ends With Confirmation of Ag Trade Ambassador
Published December 23, 2022
As the lame duck session approached the finish line, the Senate confirmed Doug McKalip as the chief agricultural negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office. McKalip was nominated in July, but a hold was put on the confirmation. McKalip was…Used Equipment Market Not Slowing Down
Published December 22, 2022
Machinery Pete founder Greg Peterson has been tracking the used equipment market for 33 years. "I've never seen anything close to this, the market has just been on fire since late 2020." Used machinery values increased every month of 2022.…Learn About the Country of Origin and Corn Composition in NCI’s Future of Feeding Webinar
Published December 22, 2022
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting another Future of Feeding webinar on Wednesday morning at 9 AM. This webinar features Alvaro García, livestock nutritionist, Dellait, discussing ‘Country of Origin and Corn Composition. This webinar series focuses on using innovation in…Check Drought Scores
Published December 22, 2022
The 2022 growing season started very late with very wet conditions.The crop caught up quickly and now there's very little moisture in the soil profile. "Look at the drought scores," said Scott Walker, corn product manager, Pioneer. "Anything with a seven…75 Years of Giving
Published December 22, 2022
The CHS Foundation focuses on three areas, cooperative education, university partnerships and ag leadership programs. The foundation is celebrating its 75th anniversary. "It's one of the oldest corporate foundations which is really indicative of that philanthropic commitment that our member-owners bring…Former NDSA EVP Passes
Published December 22, 2022
Clair Michels, 105, passed away earlier this month. Michels was the executive vice president of the North Dakota Stockmen's Association for 25 years. In 1982, the NDSU Saddle and Sirloin Club honored Michels as its Agriculturalist of the Year. He…Taylor Confirmed
Published December 22, 2022
The Senate has confirmed Alexis Taylor as USDA's undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural services. Taylor is an Iowa native who served as the director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture for six years. Before that, Taylor worked at USDA…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…