Ag Business Articles
Rail Strike Deadline Moves to Early December
Published November 9, 2022
The threat of a railroad strike is now off the table until December 4th at the earliest. The previous strike deadline was November 20th. One of the major unions announced it was extending the status quo timeline to match another…End of Year Planning
Published November 8, 2022
Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Advisor Betsy Jensen says the high interest rates could throw a curveball if farmers are caught unaware. "Our interest rates are unique this year in that it's up at least four percent…Back on Track
Published November 8, 2022
NDSU Center for the Study of Public Choice and Private Enterprise Director Jeremy Jackson says the U.S. Gross Domestic Product is almost back on track after the pandemic. "We're not quite back onto the same path as we would be…EU Energy Crisis
Published November 8, 2022
NDSU Extension Bioproducts and Bioenergy Economics Specialist David Ripplinger is keeping an eye on the European energy crisis. "This started prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; there's extremely high energy prices and high natural gas prices, that's only been exasperated…NARA’s Highest Honor Belongs to David Meeker
Published November 8, 2022
The North American Renderers Association has presented its Don Franco Distinguished Service Award to Dr. David Meeker. Meeker is NARA's senior vice president of scientific services. From 1985-to-1996, Meeker was the vice president of research and education for the National…Change Can Happen in an Instant
Published November 8, 2022
During a time of high commodity prices, rising land values, and government payments, a percentage of farmers became complacent. Virginia Tech Professor Emeritus Daid Kohl made that point during the National Bankers Conference in Omaha. "You're going to have a…Peterson Farms Seed Announces Expansion
Published November 8, 2022
Peterson Farms Seed has announced the expansion of its Prosper, North Dakota headquarters. This expansion includes 20 additional bins, a second dump pit and variable speed unload conveyers. This will more than double the storage available during processing and increase…Thornton Moves to Stratovation Group
Published November 8, 2022
Mace Thornton has joined Stratovation Group as partner and COO to lead client services. Stratovation Group is a specialized management consulting firm, offering market research, strategy and business consulting. Thornton previously worked for the United Soybean Board and American Farm…Bayer Sees a Sales Increase
Published November 8, 2022
Bayer finished the third quarter with net income of $546 million, up from $85 million one year ago. The Crop Science division enjoyed strong growth with sales increasing more than eight percent. Herbicide sales were strong due to price increases…