Ag Business Articles
Fielding Questions: Marketing During Volatile Times
Published April 23, 2022
The late spring is top-of-mind for farmers and traders. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen says the weather will influence the acreage mix. Hedging is encouraged, but Tangen said there are some considerations. “One of those is…Beet Stock Values
Published April 22, 2022
According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, there were two American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock-brokered sales last week, totaling 56 shares for an average price of $4,402.68 per share.Addressing Food Security
Published April 22, 2022
The United States and other G7 and G20 countries are developing a plan to respond to the food security crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A group of agricultural ministers and financial experts, including U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen,…Rail Service Will Be Reviewed at STB Hearing
Published April 22, 2022
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Surface Transportation Board will take testimony on rail carrier service problems. In late March, the National Grain and Feed Association sent a letter to the STB saying its members have not been able to purchase…Renick to Lead FarmOp Capital
Published April 21, 2022
Financial management firm FarmOp Capital has a new CEO. Co-founder and former Chief Financial Officer Keir Renick is now serving in the role. Former CEO Bill York will now the executive chairman and interim chief revenue officer. FarmOp Capital is…FBI Warning for Farm Co-ops
Published April 21, 2022
The FBI is warning farm cooperatives about possible ransomware attacks during planting and harvest. The alert said cyber-criminals may hack into farm co-ops to mess up their business and potentially impact the food supply chain. The FBI said multiple ransomware…Investing With an Agenda
Published April 21, 2022
Activist investor Carl Icahn is urging other major index-fund managers to support his fight with McDonald’s. Icahn wants McDonald's to adopt specific sow-housing requirements for its suppliers. Icahn also nominated two directors for the McDonald’s board who support his animal…Crop Insurance Targeted
Published April 21, 2022
The Natural Resources Defense Council is seeking changes to the crop insurance program. The environmental group wants farmers to be incentivized to improve soil health through lower premiums or a higher premium subsidy. The NRDC report also criticized the Actual…Protect the Farm Safety Net
Published April 21, 2022
Minnesota farm industry leaders want crop insurance protected in the next farm bill. They also oppose tying conservation program participation to crop insurance benefits. These farm bill priorities were highlighted in a meeting with Minnesota Senator Tina Smith at the…