Ag Business Articles
BASF Offers SCN Tool
Published March 26, 2024
BASF is launching a new website to provide farmers with soybean cyst nematode sampling results from across the country. The website is designed to be a decision-making tool for farmers dealing with this pest.Emergency Waiver Request for Unleaded88
Published March 26, 2024
A coalition of six national agriculture and biofuel groups has sent another letter to EPA Administrator Micheal Regan, renewing their call for an emergency waiver for summer sales of E15. Ongoing conflicts with Russia and Ukraine and the Middle East…ND Oilseed Council Election Results
Published March 26, 2024
Adam Bettenhausen and Myron Dieterle have been elected to the North Dakota Oilseed Council and the North Dakota Sunflower Association board of directors. Bettenhausen farms at Wishek and Dieterle farms at Kief.KWS Spins Off South American Corn Business
Published March 26, 2024
The KWS Group is selling its South American corn breeding business to an Argentine-based company called GDM. This does not impact the KWS sugarbeet seed portfolio. However, KWS released a statement saying the company is exploring various strategic options for…Public Input Sought for Pipeline Project
Published March 26, 2024
The North Dakota Public Service Commission has scheduled a series of hearings to get public input on the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project. The hearings will be April 22 in Mandan; May 24 in Wahpeton and June 4 in Linton.…AG Gains Protections for Dairy Farm Employees During Litigation
Published March 26, 2024
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office has reached a temporary injunction with Evergreen Dairy at Paynesville. With this announcement, employees at five facilities in Stearns County and one in Redwood County will be paid while legal action continues. The AG’s Office…‘Product of USA’ Rule a Concern North of the Border
Published March 26, 2024
The Canadian Pork Council and Canadian Cattle Association are monitoring the developments with the new ‘Product of the USA’ rule. USDA announced only beef and pork products that came from animals that were born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the…Agricult-HER: Monica McConkey
Published March 26, 2024
Monica McConkey is a rural mental health specialist for the State of Minnesota and has her own consulting business, Eyes on the Horizon Consulting. McConkey remains involved in the family farm at Bejou, Minnesota. When asked, McConkey said women are…WDE Recognition Announced
Published March 25, 2024
World Dairy Expo has announced its 2024 award winners. Jim Barmore, Marty Faldet and King Hickman of GPS Dairy Consulting in Lakewood, Minnesota are being recognized as the Industry People of the Year. Former Semex CEO Paul Larmer of Guelph,…