Ag Business Articles
Two ND Towns Named Finalists in Cenex Hometown Competition
Published May 8, 2025
Cenex has announced the five finalists for its Hometown Throwdown competition. Now in its second year, this contest celebrates local communities by recognizing and funding the best festivals in the country. Two of the five finalists are in North Dakota;…Farmer Sentiment Climbs Despite Trade Uncertainty
Published May 7, 2025
In the latest Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University and the CME Group, farmer sentiment rose by eight points over last month, showing a continued positive outlook on the U.S. ag economy. "It was a little bit surprising that we…Small Farms Have a Voice in the Farm Bill Debate
Published May 7, 2025
Pine County farmer Hannah Bernhardt grew up in a traditional corn/soybean farming operation, but has taken a different approach herself. "I direct market all of the products that I raise and that gives me the ability to control my own…A Situation That Mirrors the 1980s
Published May 7, 2025
South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke was one of nearly 100 farmers on Capitol Hill this week seeking passage of a five-year farm bill. "We really haven't had a farm bill since 2013," said Sombke. "Yeah, we had one…MSRPC Names New Research Director
Published May 7, 2025
The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council has appointed Sergio Cabello Leiva as its new research director. A native of Central Chile, Cabello Leiva previously worked for the NDSU Soil and Crop Nutrition Research program. At MSRPC, his focus will…Plan for Fertility Success
Published May 6, 2025
Managing crop fertility requires a plan. "Let's get started in the fall with a good soil test and get a good base program out there," said AgroLiquid Sales Account Manager Brad Schultz. "Then we can start to look ahead and…An Update From SE ND
Published May 4, 2025
Wet weather early in the week slowed planting progress in parts of North Dakota's Cass County, but Hefty Seed agronomist Jordan Swanson said the moisture was welcome. "The wheat and sugarbeets are in around the area and we have a…Thykeson, Campbell, Blomgren Appointed
Published May 3, 2025
USDA has announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for Farm Service Agency and Rural Development state directors. In North Dakota, Brad Thykeson has been reinstated as FSA State Director and Tom Campbell was selected to lead the Rural Development…Minnesota Pork Board Launches ‘Activate’ Leadership Program
Published May 2, 2025
The Minnesota Pork Board announced the launch of a new leadership development program called Activate. "Participants in the Activate program will focus on five key areas," said Kate Maddock, sustainability outreach coordinator. "Those are hands-on training within advocacy, communications, relationship…