Ag Business Articles
Hear Jacob Shapiro Speak at the Next 5 Years Executive Conference
Published August 22, 2022
The Northern Crops Institute is pleased to announce the first featured speaker for the upcoming Next 5 Years Executive Conference. Jacob Shapiro is the founder and chief strategist of Perch Perspectives, a political and business consulting firm. Shapiro has more…Partnering on ‘Animal-Free Dairy Products’
Published August 21, 2022
ADM and New Culture have formed a strategic partnership to develop and commercialize what it calls animal-free dairy products. New Culture’s website says “any cheese is possible and can be made completely animal-free” because of its technology. New Culture describes…Chief People Officer Hired
Published August 21, 2022
Dr. Mia Mulrennan has been named the chief people officer for the International Dairy Foods Association. Mulrennan spent the last ten years as an organizational psychologist and consultant for Fortune 500 companies, including Sun Country Airlines and the Star Restaurant…Midwest Ag Export Summit Happening in Sioux Falls
Published August 21, 2022
Agriculture professionals are gathering in Sioux Falls, South Dakota this week to discuss trade at the Midwest Agricultural Export Summit. South Dakota District Export Council’s Luke Lindberg says there are three themes for the event. "Right now, with Russia's invasion…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published August 19, 2022
Sunflowers are in bloom across the Dakotas and Minnesota. Pioneer Field Agronomist Jesse Moch says the sunflower crop is progressing well and it may have the most yield potential of many crops grown in the Northern Plains. "Most hybrids when…Labor Dispute Threatens Rail Movement
Published August 19, 2022
Members of the Presidential Emergency Board have made recommendations to resolve a dispute between U.S. railroads and railroad unions. The two sides have 30 days to accept the recommendations or reach a different agreement. If an agreement isn’t reached, workers…Bayer Launches New Digital Platform
Published August 19, 2022
The ForGround platform builds off the Bayer Carbon Program, giving growers the tools, resources, discounts and potential to earn revenue to adopt regenerative practices. Bayer is encouraging farmers to focus on improving soil health, using fewer inputs and focus on…Farm Rental Rates Get a Boost
Published August 15, 2022
Similar to land values, rental rates increased during the quarter by an average of 15 percent from one year ago. That's according to a report from the Federal Reserve office in Kansas City. Non-irrigated farmland values increased about 35 percent…Parade of Champions: Be Dedicated
Published August 15, 2022
Julia Carlson from Murdock, Minnesota is part of the Dublin Victory 4-H Club in Swift County and KMS FFA Chapter. In 4-H, Carlson shows beef cattle along with other general exhibits. "When I was younger, my dad made a rule…