Ag Business Articles
Northern Crops Institute to Host Sustainability Webinar
Published May 19, 2022
The Northern Crops Institute is holding a special edition webinar on June 1 regarding the use of “Digital Transformation to Tell a Better Sustainability Story.” Bushel Director of Sustainability Allison Nepveux, who leads the company's focus on sustainability and traceability,…Stepping Up
Published May 19, 2022
A year ago, the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council promoted the use of soyoil in Goodyear tires. Minnesota Soybean CEO Tom Slunecka says that same technology is now being used in soy-based tennis shoes from Sketchers. "Minnesota is unique in…New Fertilizer Plant Proposed
Published May 19, 2022
Nutrien plans to build a $2 billion fertilizer plant in Louisiana. This facility would produce 1.2 million metric tons of ammonia per year. Nutrien signed a letter of intent with Mitsubishi Corporation and 40 percent of the production will be…Nufarm Financials Released
Published May 19, 2022
Nufarm is reporting $68.8 million in net income for the first half of the year. The company cited strong growth for its crop protection business throughout North America. The global seeds business was helped by Nufarm’s core seed portfolio, omega-3…SunOpta 1Q Revenues Improve
Published May 17, 2022
SunOpta is reporting first quarter revenues of $240 million, an increase of 16 percent from one year ago. Proceeds from the plant-based division increased more than 13 percent year-over-year. The growth was driven largely by SunOpta’s oat-based offerings.A New Biofuels Standard for Iowa
Published May 17, 2022
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a renewable fuels mandate. Most Iowa gas stations will need to offer 15 percent ethanol blends on at least one pump. The gas stations that open after January 1, will need to sell E15…Another Soybean Processing Plant Proposed
Published May 17, 2022
Cargill has announced plans to build a plant in southeastern Missouri. The proposed facility will have an annual capacity of 62 million bushels. Cargill plans to break ground on the project early next year and be operational in 2026.Syngenta Seedcare Solution Announced
Published May 17, 2022
Syngenta has unveiled a novel technology that targets nematodes and soilborne fungal diseases in corn, soybeans and cereal crops. VICTRATO was launched this week at a world seed conference in Barcelona. It is expected to be registered in Argentina this…Rob-See-Co Acquires Ohio-Based Firm
Published May 17, 2022
Rob-See-Co has acquired the grain and forage division of Rupp Seeds of Ohio. Since there is no overlap with existing dealers, Rob-See-Co will work with current dealers to sell Rupp-branded corn, soybean and wheat products this year. In 2023, the…