Ag Business Articles
Fall Nitrogen Application Restricted in Portions of MN
Published August 22, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture reminds farmers and commercial applicators that fall nitrogen application are restricted or prohibited in some areas of the state. The state's Ground Water Protection Rule restriction begins September 1. A map of the fall nitrogen…Two Sides to the Pipeline Story
Published August 22, 2022
The proposed Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline would carry carbon dioxide from ethanol plants across the Midwest to underground storage in North Dakota. A status update on the pipeline took place at Dakotafest. "We've seen a really good buildup in easement…Phosphate Supplies Remain a Concern
Published August 22, 2022
Industry consultant Mike Rahm says China is one of the biggest hurdles for the fertilizer supply. China is one of the world's largest exporters of finished phosphate products. "In 2021, China exported about 10 million tons of products and the…Parade of Champions: Ingniting a Passion
Published August 22, 2022
Kiley Kvamme is a member of the Kindred Sandburs 4-H Club and Kindred FFA Chapter. In addition to showing hogs and beef cattle, Kvamme is a North Dakota 4-H state ambassador. She graduated high school this spring and will be…STB Wants Harvest Plan from Class I Railroads
Published August 22, 2022
Ahead of the National Grain Car Council’s meeting in Kansas City on Thursday, the Surface Transportation Board sent a letter to Class I railroads. The STB asked for reports on how each rail carrier plans to meet the demands of…Fertilizer Timing is Important
Published August 22, 2022
Before making a fertilizer purchase, Nutrien Senior Agronomist Alan Blaylock wants farmers to know what the fields need. Soil test right after the combine moves through the field. "Obviously, a key part of that fall fertilizer program is the soil…Monitor Small Grain Moisture During Storage
Published August 22, 2022
To maintain the best quality of the small grain crops, NDSU Extension Ag Engineer Ken Hellevang reminds growers to monitor crop moisture going into the grain bin. "Typically, we don't like to see more than about 17 percent moisture for…National FFA Membership Hits Record High
Published August 22, 2022
The National FFA Organization now has all-time record high membership of more than 850,000 members. That’s an increase of 15 percent from last year. There are 178 new chapters across the country with the top five student membership states being…Vive Raises $26 Million in Funding Round
Published August 22, 2022
Vive Crop Protection has closed its $26 million Series C investment round. Vive will leverage this funding to accelerate the commercialization of its next-generation product portfolio into new North American markets. The money will also be used to expand its…