Ag Business Articles
Adding Value to Ag Economy
Published July 12, 2022
The National Pork Producers Council has released a new economic report, saying hog production and pork processing supports more than 600,000 jobs nationwide. In 2021, 66,000 pig farms sold more than 140 million hogs worth over $28 billion in gross…Titan Announces Strategic Acquisition of Heartland Ag Systems
Published July 11, 2022
West Fargo-based Titan Machinery has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Heartland Ag Systems for $110 million. Heartland is based in Hutchinson, Minnesota and is the largest Case IH Application Equipment distributor in North America.What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published July 11, 2022
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the latest 6-10 day and 8-14 day forecasts are calling for hot, dry conditions in the Cornbelt. That will coincide…CNH Strike Continues
Published July 11, 2022
Negotiations between CNH and union workers broke down in mid-June and no additional meetings are scheduled. This labor contract is for 1,100 workers at the Case IH and New Holland plants in Burlington, Iowa and Racine, Wisconsin.TransFARMation: Grain Bin Tragedy is an ‘If Only’ Moment
Published July 10, 2022
Bill Lambert made a split second deciison and it cost him his life on February 7, 2002. While at work in Leonard, North Dakota, Lambert dislodged crusted corn in a grain bin and there was no way to escape once…Agriculture Squeezed by Fuel Costs
Published July 9, 2022
Diesel prices are more than twice the level paid before 2020. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Shelby Myers says supply and demand are playing catch-up after world disruptions. "What makes this situation more difficult this year is that the U.S.…WestBred Wheat Report
Published July 8, 2022
In the WestBred Wheat Report, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg says the crop may be shorter-than-normal, but it is in good condition. "I want to remind growers to be looking out for wheat midge as near that heading stage…Helping Farmers Navigate a Volatile Market Environment
Published July 8, 2022
Strong global demand and high commodity prices are credited for the improvement in CHS earnings. While there has been a downturn in the grain and oilseed markets, CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin says the cooperative is here to help…Managing IDC
Published July 8, 2022
Even from the windshield, Iron Deficiency Chlorosis can be seen in soybean fields across the region. With IDC, there is a yellowing and stunting of the plant which limits yields. Pioneer Strategic Account Manager Brent Sorenson says variety selection is…