Ag Business Articles
Changes Coming for Midwest Poultry Federation
Published March 28, 2022
The Midwest Poultry Federation has announced its leadership team for the year ahead. The president is Ross Thoreson of Iowa; the vice president is Lisa Beohm of Phoenix and the secretary/treasurer is Blake Renner Van Denburgh of Minnesota. Van Denburgh…Appointments Announced for BWSR Board
Published March 28, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has made two appointments to the Board of Water and Soil Resources., Kurt Beckstrom of Milaca and Rich Sve of Two Harbors.West Coast Port Labor Contract Expires in July
Published March 28, 2022
The Agricultural Transportation Working Group is asking the White House to take an active role in the labor negotiations for West Coast ports. The current contract expires July 1. With the current supply chain situation, the coalition said any disruption…Noem Signs Livestock ID Bill
Published March 28, 2022
The South Dakota Legislature is scheduled to wrap up its session today. On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem signed bill allowing the Animal Industry Board to develop and implement a livestock identification program.DOJ & FTC Seek Firsthand Feedback on Ag/Food Mergers
Published March 28, 2022
The Biden Administration is stepping up its focus on consolidation. The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission will host a virtual listening session about mergers and acquisitions in the food and agriculture sector this afternoon. The public is invited…Beet Stock Values
Published March 27, 2022
According to Jayson Menke with Acres & Shares, 135 American Crystal Sugar Company shares were brokered last week at an average price of $4,487.04 per share.Ukrainian Crop Production Will Decline
Published March 26, 2022
StoneX Group Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the Ukrainian people are defending themselves well, but the war is far from over. Ukraine’s can-do attitude is expected to carry over into the agriculture sector, but that doesn’t mean farmers will…Fielding Questions: Prospective Plantings
Published March 25, 2022
In the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services market education specialist Katie Tangen previews the USDA Prospective Plantings Report and considers market strategies during a very volatile time. Listen to the full podcast.Canola Minute
Published March 25, 2022
On this week's Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Executive Director Barry Coleman recaps the North Dakota District Elections for District 2.