Ag Business Articles
Ukrainian Official Voices Optimism About Grain Deal
Published October 17, 2022
Government officials from Ukraine, Turkey and the United Nations met this weekend to discuss the Black Sea grain deal. During the meeting, Ukraine’s infrastructure minister said this grain corridor will continue to operate after the current deal expires November 19.…World Food Day Recognized
Published October 17, 2022
Global food insecurity was a common theme during Sunday’s World Food Day. The U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power released a statement, saying millions are facing unprecedented hunger and malnutrition. Power blamed the effects of the pandemic, climate…Bayer Hosts Fields of Opportunity Event
Published October 17, 2022
Bayer is hosting an event today in Germany, highlighting ways farmers can reduce their ecological footprint while increasing yields. Topics include the development of hybrid wheat and a carbon initiative that provides a revenue stream for farmers for adopting certain…Beet Stock Values
Published October 16, 2022
According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, week 82 American Crystal Sugar Company beet shares were traded at this past week at $4,450 per share.Birkemeyer Elected MBA Vice Chair
Published October 15, 2022
Jim Birkemeyer was elected vice chair of the Minnesota Broadcasters Association at the annual meeting this past week in Brainerd. Birkemeyer leads R & J Broadcasting. KRJB-Ada, KRJM-Mahnomen, KKCQ-Bagley and KKCQ-Fosston are Red River Farm Network affiliates.Land Values Follow Commodity Markets
Published October 15, 2022
North Dakota State University Extension Agricultural Finance Specialist Bryon Parman says the cost of pasture ground has gone up hand-in-hand with cattle prices increasing. "National average pastureland prices jumped 11.5 percent; we haven't seen a jump in numbers like this…UN Grain Corridor Deal in Jeopardy
Published October 15, 2022
Russian complaints about the humanitarian grain lane puts the future of Black Sea grain and fertilizer shipments at risk. The United Nations helped put this deal together in July to address global food insecurity issues. Russia is now seeking concessions…Beyond Meat Cuts Jobs
Published October 14, 2022
Beyond Meat, which produces plant-based meat substitutes, is cutting 200 jobs and has issued a warning to investors about its revenue outlook. Beyond Meat Chief Financial Officer Douglas Ramsey is also leaving the company. Ramsey was suspended in September after…River Shipping Costs Double
Published October 14, 2022
With parts of the Mississippi River at record low levels, the cost to ship grain and fertilizer has gone through the roof. The cost to ship a ton of corn from St. Louis to southern Louisiana approached $106 October 11.…