Ag Business Articles
Corn Matters
Published September 9, 2022
Minnesota Corn Growers Association District Field Manager Tanner Sanborn is getting ready for county plot tours. Hear more in the latest Corn Matters, presented by Minnesota Corn.ND Beef Commission Leader to Retire
Published September 9, 2022
The Executive Director of the North Dakota Beef Commission, Nancy Jo Bateman, will retire December 30. Bateman served more than 38 years in the role and is considered the longest-serving state beef council executive director in the United States.Ag Economy Barometer Gets Boost in August
Published September 9, 2022
Farmer sentiment increased slightly in the August Ag Economy Barometer. According to the survey, presented by Purdue University and the CME Group, farmers were less worried about their farm’s financial situation. Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Jim Mintert says the…Update on the Beet Crop
Published September 9, 2022
As the pre-pile season continues, sugarbeet growers seem to be pleased with tonnage. However, "the sugar (content) needs a lot of help." Betaseed sales manager John Samdahl says it is difficult to make up for the late planting season. Cercospora…CHS Settles With Regulatory Agency
Published September 9, 2022
CHS and the Securities and Exchange Commission settled a case involving fraudulent bookkeeping. From 2014-to-2018, a former CHS employee manipulated rail contracts, inflating company profits. CHS self-reported the fraud, fired the senior rail freight merchandiser and implemented new internal oversight…Rail Strike Would be Costly
Published September 9, 2022
The Association of American Railroads is estimating a national rail strike would have a $2 billion daily economic impact. Five unions have reached an agreement with the major railroads, but another eight unions are still negotiating. If a deal is…Seeking Truck Drivers
Published September 9, 2022
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has awarded more than $44 million in grants to state commercial driver’s license programs. That’s a 74 percent increase over last year. The goal is to increase the number of commercial drivers and reduce…Entrepreneur in Residence Program Launched
Published September 9, 2022
Minnesota’s Agricultural Utilization Research Institute is accepting applications for its Entrepreneur in Residence Program. Program participants will have access to AURI labs and scientific expertise. This program can also open the door for research and development grant funds.Prepare for Transitioning the Farm to the Next Generation
Published September 8, 2022
Forty percent of American adults have no estate plan in place. Freedom Financial Group CEO Marissa Nehlsen says that means decisions have not been made to transition the farm from one generation to another. "What do you with operations? What do…