Ag Business Articles
MFU Elects New Secretary
Published February 25, 2022
The Minnesota Farmers Union board of directors elected Missy Bakker Roach of Cook as secretary of the executive committee. Bakker Roach replaces Anne Schwagerl of Browns Valley, who was elected MFU vice president in November.FFA is Like a Big Family
Published February 25, 2022
Jessie Topp Becker was very active as member in the Carrington FFA chapter. That led to her service as a state FFA officer in 2009-2010. "My participation in the organization hasn't stopped. I'm married to the ag instructor and FFA…Waiting for Details on Proposed Grain Indemnity Fund
Published February 25, 2022
Drought relief has dominated the discussion for agriculture at the Minnesota State Legislature, but there are other issues. Agricultural lobbyist Bruce Kleven says that includes a grain indemnity fund proposal. "What the governor is suggesting is $5 million in a…Farmland Values Enjoy Double-Digit Gains
Published February 25, 2022
Farm real estate values rose significantly during 2021. A report from the Federal Reserve found the farm financial situation improved a lot while interest rates on farm loans remain at historic lows. Minnesota and South Dakota had some of the…Input Suppliers Warned
Published February 25, 2022
With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the speculation over fertilizer supplies is ramping up. During the USDA Ag Outlook Forum, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said it is not helpful to try and project what might happen. However, he hopes "that…Mismanagement Alleged in SD Corn Checkoff Audit
Published February 25, 2022
A financial audit of the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council identified mismanagement of checkoff funds, not fraud. One point of contention was the use of an advertising agency led by the husband of former legislative director Teddi Mueller. This is…Bushel and CIBO Collaborate
Published February 25, 2022
The Fargo-based software company, Bushel, has entered into a partnership with CIBO Carbon Bridge. CIBO is a technology company with a focus on regenerative agriculture.Cargill and Golden Growers Take Over Ownership of ProGold
Published February 25, 2022
Cargill and Golden Growers Cooperative have an agreement to take over ownership of the ProGold corn processing plant at Wahpeton. Cargill, which has leased and operated the plant since 1997, is buying the shares from American Crystal Sugar Company. Cargill…New Corteva Nitrogen Stabilizer Available for ’22
Published February 24, 2022
Corteva Agriscience has launched a new above-ground nitrogen stabilizer called PinnitMax TG. It protects urea and UAN applications from volatilization for up to 14 days. Corteva's nitrogen stabilizer portfolio also includes N-Serve and Instinct NXTGEN.