Ag Business Articles
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…Desiccation Happening in Dry Beans
Published September 8, 2022
The dry bean crop is rapidly approaching maturity across the region. "We've got an outstanding crop out here due to the added moisture this year and we need to get these desiccation or as some call them harvest aid applications going,"…An Acquisition for Summit Nutrients
Published September 8, 2022
Summit Nutrients has acquired AGVNT. Summit Nutrients is a precision-based manufacturer and marketer of bio-nutritional and fertilizer products and AGVNT is an R&D company known for pioneering technologies for nutrient efficiency. With record-high fertilizer costs on the horizon, Summit Nutrients…Cornell Extension Leader Dies at 100
Published September 8, 2022
Everett Markwardt has died at the age of 100. Markwardt is a professor emeritus of agricultural engineering at Cornell. Markwardt's research focused in mechanizing the harvesting of fruit and vegetable crops, like apples and cabbage. He also led efforts to…A Digital Focus
Published September 7, 2022
AGI is helping farmers digitally track grain movement throughout the growing season. Digital Vice President of Product Engineering Harley Janssen says sensors can bring farmers information right to their computer or phone. "I want to be able to connect that…European Economic Crisis to be Felt Around the Globe
Published September 7, 2022
In a dispute over sanctions, Russia has cut off natural gas supplies to Europe. Energy prices in the EU are skyrocketing and the value of the euro is at a 20-year low. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says…Beck Joins Invariant
Published September 7, 2022
A bipartisan lobbying firm named Invariant has hired Danielle Beck for its government relations team. Previously, Beck worked for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Russell Group.ND Court Rules on Township Issue
Published September 7, 2022
The North Dakota Farm Bureau is reporting on a legal victory. In a ruling made earlier this summer, the court determined Howes Township went beyond its authority in imposing restrictions on large livestock operations. NDFB President Daryl Lies said this…UPL Promotes Frank to CEO
Published September 7, 2022
UPL Corporation has appointed Mike Frank as the CEO of its global crop protection business. Frank joined UPL earlier this year as the president and chief operating officer for UPL's crop protection division. Before that, Frank was the executive vice…