Ag Business Articles
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…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…