Ag Business Articles
SD Farmer Honored With Ag Tech Award
Published July 25, 2022
Greg Odde of L&O Acres in Aberdeen, South Dakota was presented the Precision Farmer of the Year Award during the first-ever Global Ag Tech Awards of Excellence.Traders Remain Skeptical About Black Sea Grain Movement
Published July 24, 2022
Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo remains skeptical about a safe grain shipping corridor being established in the Black Sea for Ukrainian grain exports. "A paper agreement to move grain out of the Black Sea ports may not…Fertilizer Prices Remain Higher Than Last Year
Published July 24, 2022
Prices for most of the eight major fertilizers are lower now than June. Potash is the exception. According to DTN Fertilizer Reporter Russ Quinn, potash is slightly more expensive at $885 per ton. "A good chunk of the world's potash…Buy Now or Wait-and-See
Published July 24, 2022
Fall fertilizer decisions will be different for every farm. "If you're willing to pay the money today to make sure you've got supplies, you may pay a little more," said Josh Linville, fertilizer specialist, StoneX Group. "If you wait, you…USDA Trade Delegation Returns From the Philippines
Published July 24, 2022
A U.S. trade delegation traveled to the Philippines last week to build stronger ties and economic partnerships between the two countries. A handful of agricultural industry representatives from Minnesota were on the trade mission, including Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Vice…Global Factors at Play in the Nitrogen Market
Published July 24, 2022
As farmers consider fall fertilizer purchases, several global factors continue to weigh on costs. Nutrien Ag Solutions Chief Economist Jason Newton says seasonality is a big factor for nitrogen fertilizer. "Nitrogen prices globally are expected to decline going into the…Future of Pet Food to be Highlighted in NCI Webinar
Published July 24, 2022
Northern Crops Institute will host another Future of Feeding webinar this Wednesday. This webinar will focus on ‘The Future of Pet Food’ and will feature Kate Vliestra, associate director, Mintel Food & Drink. Vliestra will focus on the increasing consumer…Progress for NDSU Peltier Complex
Published July 24, 2022
The initial groundwork has begun for the new state-of-the-art Peltier Complex at North Dakota State University. "The Peltier Complex is going to house our cereal science, food science, and meat science programs from a research and teaching standpoint," said Greg Lardy,…Listening and Learning
Published July 22, 2022
North Dakota State University President David Cook spent the past two weeks traveling the state and participating in the Research Extension Center field days. It was a time of listening and learning. "I'm very impressed with what we do in…