Ag Business Articles
Farm Equipment Trade Group Hires New Communications Manager
Published September 16, 2022
Gina Clark is the new communications manager for the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association. Previously, Clark worked for Bayer, Enterprise and SSM Health.CHS Shares Profits With Owner-Members
Published September 16, 2022
CHS plans to return $1 billion in cash patronage and equity redemptions in calendar year 2023. This will be the largest cash distribution in CHS history.A Cost-Cutting Move
Published September 16, 2022
Due to inflation and significantly higher raw material costs, Corteva Agriscience plans to lay off five percent of its global workforce. The company will no longer do business in 35 countries, but will concentrate on core countries, like the U.S.,…Vilsack Responds
Published September 15, 2022
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the tentative agreement between rail companies and union leaders is "a win for American workers, farmers, ranchers and consumers." Rail workers will receive more pay and an enhanced benefit package. Rail movement will continue. "As…Tentative Labor Agreement Reached with Railroads
Published September 15, 2022
U.S. railroads reached a tentative agreement with labor unions on Thursday. The agreement gives rail employees a 24 percent wage hiike over a five-year period and pays $11,000 immediately once it's adopted. There will be no work stoppage during the…Record Farm Income
Published September 14, 2022
The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute expects U.S. net farm income to reach a record $148 billion this year. That’s twice the level seen just five years ago. FAPRI says the high commodity prices will buffer the largest ever…MACA Elects ’22-’23 Leadership Team
Published September 14, 2022
The Mid America CropLife Association has elected a new officer team. Joe Olson of Helena Agri-Enterprises is the new president. Jaime Yanes of Albaugh is vice president and Michael Lehman of AMVAC is secretary/treasurer. Rodney Schmidt of Bayer CropScience is…An Opportunity Market
Published September 13, 2022
Farmers National Company real estate salesperson and appraiser Kyle Nelson sees strength in the land market. "I think opportunity is driving motivation to purchase land. Right now, we're still seeing optimism and interest rates aren't deterring interest yet." Watch the…A Shared Vision and Strategy for Succession Planning
Published September 13, 2022
AgCountry Farm Credit Services agribusiness consultant Russ Tweiten says it's important to have a shared vision and strategy in succession planning. "Don't hesitate to tap into experts to help in the process; look for someone to quarterback your plan." Tweiten…