Ag Business Articles
Ag Shipments Stuck in Black Sea Ports
Published April 18, 2022
Due to the Russian blockade, more than 80 shipping vessels are stuck in Ukrainian seaports. Most of those ships are carrying ag commodities. The agriculture ministry is estimating 1.25 million tons of grains and oilseeds are stuck on these ships…Beet Stock Values
Published April 17, 2022
According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, last week there was only one American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock brokered sale for five shares at $4,500. “While the season is winding down,” Menke said,”we still have shares for sale…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published April 15, 2022
Listen to the Pioneer Agronomy Update on the Red River Farm Network. In this week's reports, Pioneer Field Agronomist Jesse Moch is considering corn maturities and a potentially late planting season. In addition, The Pioneer Agronomy Updates on YouTube, Facebook…Stressing the Sustainability Story
Published April 15, 2022
Zola Olson is one of five Minnesota beef ambassadors. The Montevideo teenager says sustainability is a hot-button issue for the beef industry. "Sustainability is definitely one of the things that people are looking for and it's all about just being…SD Corn Comments
Published April 15, 2022
President Biden approved summertime use of E-15. There's still more work ahead, but South Dakota Corn is pleased with the announcement. Hear more in the latest South Dakota Corn Comments.Expanding the SIMPASS-Applied Solutions Portfolio
Published April 15, 2022
AMVAC and BASF are working together to develop a granular soybean inoculant. This product will be part of the SIMPASS-applied Solutions portfolio. "Our goal right now is to build a broad portfolio of solutions," explained Jim Lappin, who oversees the…MN Wheat Minute
Published April 15, 2022
Minnesota Wheat On-Farm Research Coordinator Missy Carlson is taking a different approach to research projects this spring. Hear more in this week’s MN Wheat Minute.Farm Credit Administration Issues Q1 Report on Farm Economy
Published April 15, 2022
The Farm Credit Administration cites high inflation and the increase in interest rates as concerns. Oil prices were rising before the Russian invasion of Ukraine but continued to surge. The report says corn prices have reached their highest level since…Knight Added to Black Gold Farms Executive Team
Published April 15, 2022
Mark Knight has joined Black Gold Farms as its chief operating officer. Knight has been with AgReserves for the past 23 years working as a manager, vice president of international operations and HR director. Black Gold Farms has potato farms…