Ag Business Articles
No Quick Fix
Published February 16, 2022
According to U.S. Grains Council Chairman Chad Willis, there is no quick fix for the shortage of shipping containers. "China and the countries shipping stuff want to get containers back as soon as possible rather than shipping containers to the…A Climate-Friendly Fuel?
Published February 16, 2022
A study published by the National Academy of Sciences claims corn-based ethanol is not a climate-friendly fuel. The research was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Wildlife Federation. It found ethanol is 24 percent more carbon-intensive…New Fungicide on the Market
Published February 16, 2022
Bayer has announced the launch of Prosaro PRO 400 SC Fungicide. Prosaro PRO has three active ingredients which enhance disease control and better DON reduction.China’s Trade Record Criticized
Published February 16, 2022
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office says China has a long record of violating, disregarding and evading World Trade Organization rules. That position was emphasized in a report to Congress. China has not yet implemented some of the most significant parts…State Conservationist Named
Published February 16, 2022
Tony Sunseri is South Dakota’s new state conservationist. Sunseri has spent the last 21 years with the NRCS, including stops in Oregon, Hawaii, California, Washington, Wyoming and Idaho. Former State Conservationist Jeff Zimprich retired at the end of 2020.Revenues Up for CF Industries
Published February 16, 2022
CF Industries is reporting the global shortage of nitrogen fertilizer will continue for the foreseeable future. That will keep fertilizer prices high. CF posted fourth quarter profits of $705 million, up from $87 million one year ago.MN FFA Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Announced
Published February 16, 2022
The inductees include Pat Dingels of Redwood Falls, who is part of the FFA Foundation Board of Trustees; dairy farmer Charles Krause of Buffalo and Academy for Sciences and Agriculture Executive Director Becky Meyer of Vadnais Heights. The list of…City Council Approves Corn Wet Mill Project Development Agreement
Published February 15, 2022
The Grand Forks City Council's preliminary approval of the project development agreement for the Fufeng Group’s corn wet mill is a step forward for the project. Local farmers showed up to the meeting, with most of them speaking in favor…Fielding Questions
Published February 14, 2022
In the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services succession and retirement planning consultant Andy Zenk offers insight into the basics of a will. "Identifying what your definition of fair and equitable distribution of the assets is the primary result…