Ag Business Articles
Technical Assistance Available for Truterra Transition
Published April 28, 2022
Truterra has launched a network of specialized agronomists to provide technical assistance to ag retailers and farmers. This service is designed to help farmers deal who are working with Truterra when transitioning to regenerative management systems. Truterra is a subsidiary…CHS Foundation Invests in Precision Agriculture
Published April 28, 2022
The CHS Foundation has awarded six grants to support precision agriculture. Two of these grants are for schools in this region. Lake Region State College in Devils Lake was awarded nearly $68,000 to purchase hardware and software for its precision…Wheels of Justice Moving Slow
Published April 28, 2022
After a similar hearing Tuesday in the Senate, ranchers and packers testified Wednesday before the House Agriculture Committee about competition in the cattle market. Committee Chairman David Scott cited allegations made in 2015 that the four major beef packers conspired…WestBred Wheat Report
Published April 28, 2022
In the latest WestBred Wheat Report, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg said spring wheat should remain part of the strategy this spring. A seed treatment is advised. Field conditions should also be fit before seeding wheat." Waiting for soils…Strong Sales for Syngenta Group
Published April 28, 2022
Syngenta Group reports first quarter earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $1.9 billion. That’s up 25 percent from the same quarter last year. Sales in the crop protection division increased 25 percent. ADAMA sales got a boost from…Valent USA Submits Rapidicil Registration to EPA
Published April 28, 2022
Valent USA has submitted applications for the registration of a new herbicide active ingredient called Rapidicil. This novel herbicide is part of a pipeline of products to be submitted for registration within the next three years. This active ingredient will…IATP Evaluates CSP and EQIP Contracts
Published April 28, 2022
According to a report from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, USDA has rejected numerous farmers who want to implement voluntary conservation practices. This organization said 42 percent of Conservation Security Program applications and 31 percent of EQIP applications…SEC Proposal Has Implications for Agriculture
Published April 28, 2022
More than 100 ag groups have sent a joint letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission, seeking more time to provide public comment on a proposal to require all segments of the public supply chain to report on climate issues.…Investing in Food Security
Published April 28, 2022
USDA and the U.S. Agency for International Development are providing $670 million in food assistance. A total of $282 million from the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust will be used to secure U.S. commodities to address food security in Ethiopia, Kenya,…