Ag Business Articles
Dutch Farmers Claim Policy ‘Unfairly’ Targets Them
Published July 8, 2022
In the Netherlands, farmers are continuing to protest plans to cut ammonia and nitrogen oxide emissions in half by 2030. Tractors have filled major cities and farmers are threatening to bring the country to a standstill.Appeals Court Rules on Dicamba Case
Published July 8, 2022
A federal appeals court upheld a $15 million damage award for a Missouri peach farmer whose crops were reportedly damaged by dicamba drift. Bader Farms claimed Bayer and BASF failed to adequately warn farmers about off-target movement of dicamba. The…Merger Delayed
Published July 7, 2022
The merger between two major poultry companies is facing another delay. Wayne Farms, which is part of Continental Grain, came to terms on a deal to purchase Sanderson Farms nearly a year ago. The Justice Department sought additional information for…CHS 3Q Earnings Reflect Strong Global Demand
Published July 7, 2022
CHS is reporting third quarter net income of nearly $577 million. That compares to $274 million in the same quarter last year. The co-op credits strong global demand and high commodity prices for the improvement. Margins for the CHS oilseed…Biden Blames Russia for Inflation
Published July 7, 2022
Speaking at an event in Ohio Wednesday , President Joe Biden said his administration has done positive things for the economy over the past year and a half. "However, we have a long way to go because of inflation and…Veteran Farm Broadcaster Passes
Published July 6, 2022
Longtime farm broadcaster Ken Tanner died June 27. Tanner was with WRAL/Tobacco Radio Network in Raleigh, North Carolina from 1977 to 1999. Tanner was also the radio voice of the Durum Bulls baseball team. In 1993, Tanner was president of…Continental Acquires WCCO Belting
Published July 6, 2022
WCCO Belting in Wahpeton, North Dakota has new ownership. Continental's interest in WCCO Belting was based on a desire to expand its agricultural portfolio. Terms of the deal were not announced.Corn Checkoff Board Elects Leadership Team
Published July 6, 2022
Doug Albin, Clarkfield, will chair the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council in 2022-23. Gary Prescher, Delavan, will serve as vice chair. The treasurer is Duane Epland from Twin Lakes. John Mages, Belgrade, is the new secretary.Think Ahead for Next Year
Published July 6, 2022
Strong commodity prices are helping this year, but Wells Fargo Chief Agricultural Economist Michael Swanson reminds farmers to be planning ahead to 2023. "They have the ability to sell ahead when they're buying inputs," says Swanson. The four biggest expenditures…