Ag Business Articles
U.S. Potato Exports Continue to Climb
Published March 21, 2024
The U.S. potato industry relies heavily on trade and overseas exports. While potato exports have risen dramatically over the past 25 years the top importers have remained the same. “The magnitude of the increases is striking. For Japan, our exports…Heifer Shortage Tightens Dairy Market
Published March 21, 2024
Daily Dairy Report Market Economist Sarina Sharp delivered a market outlook at the Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls. "The dairy heifer shortage is going to have a big impact on dairy producers' revenue, raising livestock values and limiting…Alfalfa Variety Selection Should Not be Ignored
Published March 21, 2024
Insects and diseases continue to evolve. According to Land O’Lakes Alfalfa & Forage Specialist Jeff Jackson, seed treatments and new chemistries can help, but variety selection also has a role. "If you're not paying attention to variety selection and finding…Farmland Markets Leveling Out
Published March 21, 2024
Rising interest rates and sideways commodity markets have some thinking that farmland markets are beginning to plateau. "Even with all of the headwinds we have, we're still seeing some pretty strong land values," said Farmers National Company Vice President of…A Boost to the Planting Program
Published March 21, 2024
Helena Agri-Enterprises has introduced Quickshot, a dual-purpose planter box treatment. In addition to a fluency agent, Quickshot includes a blend of macro and micronutrients to get nutrition to the seed faster and boost emergence and the stand. Quickshot is available…Agricult-HER: Sherry Koch
Published March 21, 2024
The Agricult-HER series continues with Sherry Koch, senior technical sales manager, Mosaic. Koch said the opportunities in agriculture are endless. "I think agriculture will look completely different in the next 20 years and that's exciting, right? As we move forward,…Certainty Sought for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Published March 21, 2024
The Biden Administration did not meet its March 1 deadline to release an updated GREET model to calculate tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel. A coalition of farm and biofuel groups sent a letter to the administration, voicing its disappointment…A Farmer’s Perspective on Flood Mitigation
Published March 21, 2024
Roseau, Minnesota farmer Jason Braaten serves as treasurer of the Red River Watershed Management Board. As a farmer, Braaten said these flood mitigation efforts mean a lot. "It really makes it a lot easier for us to farm, it gives…Agricult-HER: Vanessa Kummer
Published March 21, 2024
RRFN's Agricult-HER series continues with Vanessa Kummer of Colfax, North Dakota. Kummer was the first woman to chair the United Soybean Board. "I'm also proud to say I was the first one from North Dakota to chair the board so…