Ag Business Articles
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…Tools Available to Offset Rising Input Costs
Published December 23, 2022
Nine in every ten farmers participate in the Federal Crop Insurance program. Rural Community Insurance Services Head of Sales Jeff Bahr says there are also private products that narrow any gaps in coverage. "Talk to your agent about differences from last…Pork Leadership Institute Class Announced
Published December 23, 2022
The National Pork Producers Council and National Pork Board announced the 19 producers selected to be part of the Pork Leadership Institute class of 2023. The PLI class includes Andy Cook of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota and Chad Stoterau of Sherman,…Corteva and NEVONEX to Collaborate
Published December 23, 2022
Corteva Agriscience is collaborating with NEVONEX, powered by Bosch, to enable data-driven crop protection applications with standard machine spray technology. “By coupling intelligent equipment with real-time, farm-specific data analytics, we can provide detailed crop protection prescriptions customized for an operation…Appeals Court Ruling Made on Sulfoxaflor
Published December 23, 2022
A federal appeals court ruled the EPA failed to consider the environmental impacts of sulfoxaflor when it approved the long-term use of the insecticide. The case was remanded back to the EPA for a review. The Pollinator Stewardship Council, American…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.…