Ag Business Articles
MN Farm Leader Passes
Published March 23, 2024
Funeral services were held Friday for former Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bruce Schmoll. The Claremont, Minnesota farmer also served on the U.S. Meat Export Federation board. Schmoll was 70 years old.Farm Transition Meeting Draws Crowd
Published March 23, 2024
The county Farm Bureau organizations in Wells County, Eddy County and Foster County hosted a farm succession meeting in Fessenden, North Dakota Friday. Wells County Farm Bureau Director Jeff Schafer spoke with other farmers and ranchers in preparation for the…New Technology for Timely Fungicide Applications
Published March 22, 2024
During Wednesday's NDSU Soybean Symposium, NDSU Extension Soybean Pathologist Wade Webster will share a new tool to help farmers narrow down their fungicide application window. "Decision Support Tools are developed from predictive models using historical disease data and combined with…A Disparity Between State and National Honey Production Data
Published March 22, 2024
North Dakota honey production saw a 23 percent increase between 2022 and 2023. Meanwhile, a USDA report had the number of honey-producing colonies down 2 percent in that time. "I think there is a big difference between what these USDA…New Innovation Hits the Field This Spring
Published March 22, 2024
Grand Forks-based Air Seeder Parts has a new tool available for the spring planting season. Dan Altepeter, who also farms, said this invention solved a problem he was having. "We had a problem with different types of seed, like oats, barley…Back-to-Basics
Published March 22, 2024
Tank mixes can be complicated, but the use of adjuvants doesn't have to be. "Make sure you've got your water quality in line so your herbicide, fungicide, and insecticide are the most active and available," said Austin Anderson, brand manager, Helena…Danielson Castillo to Take Over NAEGA Reins
Published March 22, 2024
North American Export Grain Association President and CEO Gary Martin is retiring at the end of the month. Martin has been in that role for 24 years. U.S. Grains Council Manager of Global Trade Alejandra Danielson Castillo will succeed Martin.…FMC Executive Leadership Change
Published March 22, 2024
FMC USA President Darren Dillenbeck was elected vice president of FMC North America. Under Dillenbeck's leadership, FMC has introduced new products in the U.S. and Canada. Dillenbeck led FMC's Canadian business before being named president of FMC USA in 2022.From NCGA to Farm Credit Council
Published March 22, 2024
Ann Thompson is the new vice president of young and beginning farmer programs for the Farm Credit Council. Most recently, Thompson was the senior director of the political action committee and political strategy for the National Corn Growers Association.